BERNADETTE CRUZ
Elk Grove,California
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with experience delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced settings. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Effective communication and teamwork support safe outcomes and coordinated care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinated staff assignments with clinical priorities and patient acuity.
- Monitored compliance with nursing protocols, safety standards, and care plans.
- Communicated patient status updates with physicians, nurses, and support teams.
- Reviewed charts, medication records, and treatment documentation for accuracy.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Attended monthly interdisciplinary health team meetings to collaborate on overall patient care.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DaVita Inc.
Elk Grove, CA
06.2014 - 11.2022
- Supported dialysis setup by gathering equipment and supplies for treatment sessions.
- Completed pre-dialysis checks by recording weight, temperature, pulse, and respiration.
- Entered patient details into dialysis logs and care documentation.
- Assisted with development of safety procedures, policies, and program materials for organization.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
FRESENIUS Medical Care
Sacramento, CA
02.2012 - 11.2021
- Supported cannulation access care and post-treatment blood return procedures.
- Assisted Davita dialysis patients with vital sign checks and pre-treatment assessments.
- Reinforced clinic safety procedures and followed emergency response protocols.
- Provided treatment support to patients while following safety guidelines closely.
Care Giver
Signature Living and Capital Senior Care LLC
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Received praise of "exemplary" and "exceeds expectations" from residents and families during performance reviews.
- Observed resident comfort, safety, and condition changes during daily care routines.
- Gave compassionate companionship, emotional support, and respectful help throughout daily interactions.
- Helped residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care in senior living community.
Hemodialysis Nurse
B. Braun Avitum Philippines. Inc.
05.2009 - 04.2011
- Provides care for critically ill patients requiring close monitoring and life sustaining equipment.
- Determines risk factors that could affect the patient's dialysis treatment.
- Assess, troubleshoot, monitor and make recommendations to physicians as needed.
- Inspected and monitors vascular access.
- Administer medications to patients per physicians order.
POST GRADUATE NURSING PRACTICUM - EMERGENCY ROOM MODULE
Baguio General Hospital
Baguio City, Philippines
07.2008 - 10.2008
- Supported emergency patient intake and prioritized care using triage protocols.
- Gave medication support and tracked patient responses in fast-paced emergency settings.
- Recorded assessments, treatments, and patient updates in electronic health records.
- Assisted with stabilization of trauma, cardiac, and respiratory patients during urgent interventions.
- Answered life-threatening emergencies quickly and with effective action.
Education
B.S in Nursing - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pines City Colleges
Baguio City, Philippines03-2007
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Patient advocacy
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- California Registered Nurse, 10/10/22, 02/29/28
- Basic Life Support Certified, 07/22/25, 07/01/27
- Pediatric First Aid / CPR AED, 07/22/25, 07/01/27
- Hemodialysis Technician Certification, 10/17/12
- Philippines Registered Nurse, 04/04/08
Full Name
BERNADETTE A. CRUZ
Profile - Job Objective
Seeking to obtain a nursing position where knowledge, skills and experience can utilized effective to provide exceptional patient care.
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DaVita Inc.
06.2014 - 11.2022
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
FRESENIUS Medical Care
02.2012 - 11.2021
Care Giver
Signature Living and Capital Senior Care LLC
08.2011 - 02.2012
Hemodialysis Nurse
B. Braun Avitum Philippines. Inc.
05.2009 - 04.2011
POST GRADUATE NURSING PRACTICUM - EMERGENCY ROOM MODULE
Baguio General Hospital
07.2008 - 10.2008
B.S in Nursing - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pines City Colleges