Clinical: DaVita Dialysis
1300 Mercantile Lane #194
Largo, MD 20774
Duration: March 17, 2014 -- March 21, 2014 (1 week)
Mission: "To be the Provider, Partner and Employer of Choice."
Largo, MD 20774
Duration: March 17, 2014 -- March 21, 2014 (1 week)
Mission: "To be the Provider, Partner and Employer of Choice."
- Gained a better understanding of the renal diet and renal lab values
- Developed a bulletin board (seen left) and lesson plan on the topic of sodium and fluid targeted for the renal patient
- Educated 120+ patients using the developed lesson plan
- Participated in National Kidney Awareness Month
- Utilized resources from DaVita's website to provide to clients
- Observed patients on dialysis and learned about the machines as well as ultrafiltration profiles
- Learned about the role of a dietitian in the DaVita system