Full Name
Gail Dewald BS RN CNN
Job Title
Nurse consultant
Company
Dewald & Associates
Speaker Bio
Gail Dewald BS RN CNN is a seasoned nephrology nurse with over 30 years of expertise in the care of CKD Stage 5 patients. She has an extensive background in hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, pediatric dialysis, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and healthcare administration. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and she has 30 years’ experience as a Certified Nephrology Nurse. She currently serves as the Leadership Development Chairperson of the American Nephrology Nurses Association and is their representative on the National Quality Forum’s Renal Committee. She volunteers for Network #14’s coalition on Patient & Family Engagement. She has provided education on a variety of topics to CKD patients, dialysis healthcare workers, physician groups and nursing groups. She currently provides Accreditation surveys for National Dialysis Accreditation Commission and has authored a section of the Core Curriculum for Nephrology Nursing 2020 on fluid management. Gail is a member of NANT, Renal Support Network, National Kidney Foundation, American Association of Kidney Patients and other various CKD groups. Gail is dedicated to improving the quality of care by educating those who treat these vulnerable patients.
Gail Dewald