Alexis Vinuya BSN, RN
Fresenius Medical Kidney Care
Elk Grove,CA
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Improved dialysis nursing outcomes through patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation across programs, departments, and clinical areas.
Improved patient experience through compassionate care, strong enthusiasm, and commitment to better overall outcomes.
Supported acute dialysis care with flexible approach, calm presence, and experience in dialytic therapy and acute kidney conditions.
Strengthened clinical teams through decision-making, analytical skill, and leadership ability.
Advanced career goals by seeking full-time position that offers professional challenges and uses interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving strengths.
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse( National Float Pool)
2 Years 10 Months- Assessed dialysis patients, monitored vital signs, and adjusted care interventions per treatment protocols.
- Initiated and discontinued hemodialysis access using aseptic technique and infection control standards.
- Administered prescribed medications and coordinated treatment changes with nephrology team members.
- Educated patients on vascular access care, fluid restrictions, and dialysis adherence requirements.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
1 Year 2 Months- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure, and asthma.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions, and dialytic treatments.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
- Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Provided expert critical care response in emergency situations involving illnesses or injuries.
- Met with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted laboratory results.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
4 Months- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Correctional Registered Nurse
3 Months- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
5 Months- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions, and dialytic treatments.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure, and asthma.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Provided expert critical care response in emergency situations involving illnesses or injuries.
- Met with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted laboratory results.
Hemodialysis Technician
6 Years 5 Months- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Provided in-patient care for 10 years and 7months dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
High School Diploma
GED
Skills
Supported preventive care.
Assisted with at-risk patient care.
Advocated for family needs during care.
Provided support in critical care settings.
Carried out emergency response steps.
Collected patient data accurately.
Set up IV access.
Evaluated patient condition.
Assisted with personal care needs.
Reviewed lab results.
Provided HIPAA education.
Monitored acute kidney disease.
Followed PPE compliance standards.
Certification
- Registered Nurse BSN
- RN LICENSE NUMBER: 95262648
- CPR Certified through American Heart Association renew by:11/2027
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse( National Float Pool)
Fresenius Medical Kidney Care
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
American Renal Associates
10.2022 - 12.2023Read More
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
08.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Correctional Registered Nurse
California State Prison - Sacramento
05.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Registered Nurse
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
11.2021 - 04.2022Read More
Hemodialysis Technician
Davita Dialysis Center
05.2015 - 10.2021Read More
Candaba Elementary School
GED
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Saint Andrew's Academy
High School Diploma
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University of The Assumption
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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