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ANNA THERESA E. ROMERO

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

With 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, including seven years at Davita Tower Acutes, patient-focused, ambitious, and results-driven. Proven ability to lead a team with strong clinical decision-making skills, adherence to operational protocols, quality improvement, and patient outcomes. Eager to step into a leadership role as a Facility Administrator.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

California Rehabilitation Institute
Los Angeles, CA
11.2023 - Current
  • Deliver direct patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to optimize restoration of physical, psychological, and spiritual health and goals.
  • Participate in the patient's rehabilitation program, attend team conferences to report progress, identify teaching needs, and assess the patient's and family's readiness for discharge.
  • Responsible and accountable for accurately and promptly documenting all assessments, interventions, and the patient's responses to their care. Coordinates with the healthcare team to address any changes in the patient's health condition and executes orders as needed.
  • Served as an educator of patients, family, and coworkers.

Registered Nurse

Davita Tower Acutes
Los Angeles, CA
09.2016 - 09.2023
  • Administered safe and effective hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and CRRT services in different specialty area at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Ensured adherence to nursing processes while employing critical thinking in patient care.
  • Coordinated with physicians for any changes in the health status of patients during dialysis and execute orders as needed, including administering medications and blood transfusions as prescribed.
  • Adhered to the policies and procedures of Davita and its affiliated facilities, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and California Rehabilitation Institute, ensuring high standard of care.
  • Participated in hospital programs to ensure continued improvement in care like infection control programs, updates in EMRs, medication administration safety, and patient satisfaction surveys.
  • Educated patients and their families about the disease condition, vascular access, dialysis treatment, diet and nutrition, exercise programs, and medication compliance. This resulted in increased awareness and prevention of complications and infections.

Registered Nurse

US Renal Care
Sherman Oaks, CA
10.2015 - 09.2016
  • In an 18-station dialysis facility unit, assigned to provide safe and effective hemodialysis treatment to patients with ESRD, leading to improved health and a better quality of life.
  • Assessed, planned, monitored, and evaluated the effectiveness of treatments. Coordinated with the interdisciplinary team to discuss progress and the patients' health conditions.
  • Collaborated closely with PCTs to monitor patient status and address any concerns or issues they raise during treatment. This resulted in patient satisfaction and commendations for the unit.
  • Responsible for managing anemia, monitoring monthly lab results, and collaborating with nephrologists and FA to revise treatment plans and make necessary medication changes.
  • Educated patients and their families about the disease condition, vascular access, dialysis treatment, diet and nutrition, exercise programs, and medication compliance. This resulted in increased awareness and prevention of complications and infections.

Dialysis Nurse

Hamad Medical Corporation
Doha, Qatar
03.2008 - 05.2014
  • Delivered safe and effective hemodialysis treatment and CVVHD per physician's order for patients admitted at Hamad General Hospital and Heart Hospital in Doha, Qatar. Frequently assigned to critical areas such as the ICU, TICU, CICU, CTICU, Telemetry, and ER.
  • Close observation and monitoring of the patient's status during treatments were conducted. Documented responses and the effectiveness of the prescribed orders were noted. Appropriate adjustments and modifications were made to the treatment plan as directed, which frequently resulted in positive progress in the patient's overall health condition.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to implement a plan of care that aimed for the patient's swift recovery and discharge.

Dialysis Nurse

The Medical City
Pasig City, Philippines
06.2005 - 02.2008
  • Assigned to the Hemodialysis Unit to provide hemodialysis treatments to patients with chronic and acute renal failure. Occasionally sent to the ICU for emergency dialysis to patients admitted to the institution.
  • Developed strong competencies in access care and cannulation of AVF/AVG.
  • Commended for timely completion of patient's records, monthly labs, and reassessment as per unit's policy.

Staff Nurse

The Medical City
Pasig City, Philippines
05.2004 - 05.2005
  • Assigned in Medical/Surgical Unit, provided direct patient care by utilizing the nursing process for patients with medical related illnesses including cardiovascular disorders, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine and respiratory diseases.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.

Industrial Medicine Clerk

The Medical City
Pasig City, Philippines
04.2002 - 05.2004
  • Managed patient records and ensured confidentiality compliance.
  • Coordinated appointments and scheduled consultations for medical staff.
  • Processed medical documents and facilitated efficient information flow.

Clinic Nurse

Proser Health Services, Inc.
, Philippines
12.2000 - 03.2002
  • Assisted with patient assessments and monitored vital signs.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
  • Assisted physicians with exams, treatments, and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation according to clinic standards.

Staff Nurse

Makati Medical Center
Makati City, Philippines
10.1995 - 09.1996
  • Assigned in Medical/Surgical ward, provided direct patient care by utilizing the nursing process for patients with medical related illnesses including cardiovascular disorders, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine and respiratory diseases.

Education

Registered Nurse -

California Board of Registered Nursing
11.2026

Certified BLS Provider -

Heartfare Training Center
01.2026

Registered Nurse -

Professional Regulation Commission
Philippines
02-1993

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Makati Medical Center College
Makati City, Philippines
03-1991

Skills

  • Patient assessment and education
  • Medication administration and IV therapy
  • Team collaboration and communication
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Epic EHR management
  • Critical thinking
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Vascular access management
  • Hemodialysis treatment
  • Quality improvement
  • Blood transfusion administration
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Healthcare policy adherence
  • Infection control practices

Timeline

Registered Nurse

California Rehabilitation Institute
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Davita Tower Acutes
09.2016 - 09.2023

Registered Nurse

US Renal Care
10.2015 - 09.2016

Dialysis Nurse

Hamad Medical Corporation
03.2008 - 05.2014

Dialysis Nurse

The Medical City
06.2005 - 02.2008

Staff Nurse

The Medical City
05.2004 - 05.2005

Industrial Medicine Clerk

The Medical City
04.2002 - 05.2004

Clinic Nurse

Proser Health Services, Inc.
12.2000 - 03.2002

Staff Nurse

Makati Medical Center
10.1995 - 09.1996

Registered Nurse -

California Board of Registered Nursing

Certified BLS Provider -

Heartfare Training Center

Registered Nurse -

Professional Regulation Commission

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Makati Medical Center College

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