Isaac Belman
Oak Park
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in Pediatric Dialysis and a strong background in healthcare services. Skilled in nursing education and patient advocacy, with a focus on patient safety and comfort. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing, committed to developing individualized care plans that enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Dialysis Nurse
Lurie Children's Hospital
Chicago
09.2022 - Current
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to established protocols for optimal care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and quality standards consistently.
- Provided emotional support to patients during stressful medical procedures, increasing comfort and coping abilities.
- Communicated effectively with families about patients' health status, strengthening trust and collaborative care.
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Rush Oak Park Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and comfort, contributing to positive patient outcomes in same-day surgery unit.
- Assisted in pre-operative assessments and prepared patients for procedures, enhancing readiness and alleviating anxiety for smoother surgical experiences.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and recovery protocols.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, delivering compassionate care that facilitated recovery and improved overall patient satisfaction.
Travel Dialysis Nurse
Healthcare Support Staffing
East Chicago
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Travel dialysis nurse at a Fresenius Chronic unit in East Chicago, Indiana.
- Operated in a 20 chair unit consisting of 2 shifts.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Hospital Services Administrator
DaVita Kidney Care
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Managed overall operations for nursing services and patient care in acute hospital setting, ensuring quality and compliance across financial, equipment, risk management, and teammate management areas.
- Formulated budget and monitored financial results, reporting variances and implementing action plans to achieve budget objectives.
- Managed personnel scheduling to align with patient load, ensuring optimal staff allocation.
- Supervised inventory management, overseeing purchasing, product selection, and supply usage to support operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with DaVita and hospital policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services.
- Directed nursing and technical services, enhancing quality of patient care
- Managed teammate activities including hiring, promotions, job performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
- Maintained teammate files and medical records, ensuring all required documentation met DaVita policy and applicable laws.
- Facilitate teammate development (PDRs, coaching, mentoring and training); collaborate with direct reports to create professional development goals.
- Studied and understood wage and hour laws to ensure compliance in staffing practices.
- Developed and conducted educational programs to keep teammates informed on DaVita policies and relevant laws, enhancing compliance and knowledge of processes.
- Completed mandatory in-services and annual competencies.
Assistant Hospital Services Administrator
DaVita Kidney Care
01.2017 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
07.2014 - 03.2018
- Delivered critical telemetry nursing care
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in acute care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Kidney Care
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Performed and coordinated nursing care and services in an acute care facility for end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients according to DaVita Health care policies and regulations.
- Supervised direct patient care, monitoring vital signs and managing dialysis procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Communicated emergencies, life-threatening complications, and related incidents to primary nurse, supervisor, Medical Director, and Hospital Services Administrator (HSA) to ensure timely intervention.
- Guided and supported colleagues to enhance nursing skills and foster collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated nursing staff activities, optimizing patient care delivery and maintaining adherence to healthcare standards.
- Supervised and monitored patient care provided by registered nurses and patient care technicians, ensuring delivery of quality service.
Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care North America
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Prepared dialysis treatment by conducting all necessary tasks and documenting procedures accurately.
- Operated dialysis equipment safely, ensuring functionality through minor troubleshooting as needed.
- Understands, conducts and documents appropriately dialysis/apheresis machine safety tests/alarm tests, equipment calibration, dialysate testing, machine safety tests, functional testing, and internal and external disinfection on all water machines, and complies with documentation/notification standards per FMS policies.
- Performs all required pre-treatment dialysis machine alarm testing.
- Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas between treatments according to inpatient renal services policies and procedures.
- Maintained familiarity with company policies, inpatient renal services program, and hospital emergency procedures.
Education
Bachelor's degree of science in nursing - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL01-2013
Skills
- Pediatric care
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Dialysis machine operation
- Patient assessment
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Patient education
- Patient education materials
- Patient Safety
- CPR/AED
- Electronic health records
- Chart documentation
Certification
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• PALS
• PALS
Timeline
Travel Dialysis Nurse
Healthcare Support Staffing
08.2025 - 11.2025
Pediatric Dialysis Nurse
Lurie Children's Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
Rush Oak Park Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Hospital Services Administrator
DaVita Kidney Care
03.2018 - 09.2020
Assistant Hospital Services Administrator
DaVita Kidney Care
01.2017 - 03.2018
Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Kidney Care
09.2016 - 01.2017
Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care North America
12.2015 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
07.2014 - 03.2018
Bachelor's degree of science in nursing - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Chamberlain College of Nursing