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Michaela Demape RN

Hagerstown

Summary

Compassionate and skilled registered nurse with a strong background in renal care, currently training as a charge nurse in an in-center hemodialysis setting. Brings over three years of hands-on experience as a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) and holds Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Experienced in delivering safe and effective dialysis treatments, patient education, and equipment management. Clinical background also includes oncology, palliative care, and medical-surgical nursing in an acute care environment. Highly organized, with excellent time management, and a collaborative approach to interdisciplinary care. Committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered dialysis care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse – Oncology, Renal, Palliative Care, Med-Surg Unit

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown
03.2025 - Current
  • Delivered compassionate, evidence-based care in a high-acuity unit focused on renal, oncology, and palliative patients.
  • Managed complex medication regimens and monitored critical lab values.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians, case managers, social workers, and other interdisciplinary staff to ensure continuity of care.
  • Prioritized multiple patients and managed time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.

Registered Nurse (Training for Charge Nurse Role) – In-Center Hemodialysis

DaVita
Hagerstown
02.2025 - Current
  • Currently training to become Charge Nurse; responsible for leadership duties, patient oversight, and clinical supervision.
  • Initiate and monitor dialysis treatments, respond to complications, and ensure adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot dialysis machines, follow infection control protocols, and document patient responses.
  • Foster strong therapeutic relationships with patients receiving long-term dialysis care.

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)

DaVita
Hagerstown
06.2022 - 01.2025
  • Set up dialysis machines, performed pre-treatment assessments, and monitored patients throughout sessions.
  • Maintained sterile technique and followed strict infection control standards.
  • Provided patient education and emotional support during treatments.
  • Worked under RN supervision, contributing to smooth daily operations of the unit.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Martinsburg, WV
12.2024

Skills

  • Hemodialysis initiation, monitoring & termination
  • Charge Nurse leadership (in training)
  • Patient education & chronic disease management
  • Vascular access care (AV fistula, graft, catheter)
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Acute care nursing (oncology, renal, med-surg)
  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
  • Infection control & patient safety
  • BLS

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN) – Maryland Board of Nursing
  • Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

References

  • Lindsey, Kneisley, Lindsey.L.Kneisley@davita.com, 301-964-4188
  • Jillian, Simmons, Jillian.SimmonsRN@gmail.com, 301-471-0862

Timeline

Registered Nurse – Oncology, Renal, Palliative Care, Med-Surg Unit

Meritus Medical Center
03.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse (Training for Charge Nurse Role) – In-Center Hemodialysis

DaVita
02.2025 - Current

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)

DaVita
06.2022 - 01.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

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