Catherine Cirilo
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic Clinic Nurse Manager with proven skills in patient care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to optimizing workflows and enhancing clinical skills to drive improved patient outcomes. Innovative nursing leader with a track record in clinical process improvement and quality assurance monitoring. Known for optimizing patient treatment plans and enhancing staff capabilities to elevate overall care standards. Seasoned Clinic Nurse Manager with relevant experience in overseeing daily operations of healthcare facilities. Strengths include strategic planning, staff development, and patient care coordination. With proven ability to improve efficiency and patient satisfaction in previous managerial roles, bring forth strong leadership skills and comprehensive knowledge of nursing procedures. Caring Clinic Nurse known for quickly building rapport and trust with patients through compassionate demeanor. Efficiently managing processes and workflows to maintain smooth, seamless clinic operations and drive patient satisfaction. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Nurse Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2022 - 12.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with patient care standards.
- Coordinated patient treatment plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed daily operations of clinic, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Implemented staff training programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
- Oversaw patient admissions, assessments, and discharge processes efficiently.
- Maintained accurate medical records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Developed and arranged continuing education opportunities for staff to increase knowledge and skills.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining high quality standards.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement initiatives within the clinic setting.
- Monitored quality of care provided by clinicians according to established standards of practice.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate optimal patient care.
- Recruited, trained, coached, evaluated, and managed a team of nurses and other support staff.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired nursing staff members providing them with necessary orientation training.
- Reviewed medical records to identify potential areas of improvement in clinical processes.
- Maintained accurate documentation regarding patient care plans, treatment outcomes and follow-up activities.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Las Vegas, Nevada
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Coordinated patient care plans for dialysis treatments and procedures.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Managed patient records using electronic health systems and databases.
- Educated patients and families about dialysis processes and self-care techniques.
- Conducted assessments to monitor patient health and response to treatment.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical issues.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding patient care decisions including determining when a patient should be referred for further evaluation or hospitalization.
- Assisted in training new nurses on the technical aspects of dialysis treatments.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical are
Las Vegas, Nevada
12.2013 - 05.2019
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses during procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Reviewed lab values prior to each dialysis treatment to ensure accuracy of data entered into the EMR system.
- Participated in quality assurance activities within the department by reviewing policies and procedures and providing feedback for improvement.
- Instructed patients on proper home care techniques following discharge from facility.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Kaimuki, HI
10.2012 - 11.2013
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed care plans.
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on dialysis processes and self-care techniques.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for each patient.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing workloads according to urgency.
- Participated in quality assurance activities within the department by reviewing policies and procedures and providing feedback for improvement.
- Instructed patients on proper home care techniques following discharge from facility.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Liberty Dialysis Hawaii
Kaimuki, HI
02.2009 - 09.2012
- Operated hemodialysis machines for patient treatments at Liberty Dialysis Hawaii.
- Prepared and maintained sterile equipment and supplies for treatment sessions.
- Educated patients on dialysis processes and post-treatment care instructions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe treatment environment.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation throughout treatment sessions.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Instructed patients in self-care techniques such as catheter care following discharge from clinic setting.
- Inspected pressures, conductivity and temperature to verify conformance to safety standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout duration of dialysis treatments, and reported any changes or issues to physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ka Punawai Ola
Oahu, HI
06.2007 - 01.2008
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in resident care areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Registered Nurse
Jowell General Hospital
Tarlac, Philippines
02.2003 - 09.2006
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Adhered to infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Provided compassionate support to patients during recovery processes.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
Tarlac Provincial Hospital
Tarlac, Phillipines
05.1997 - 06.1997
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff.
- Assisted in patient assessments and developed care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Adhered to infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Luzon Doctors' Hospital Educational Instit
Tarlac, Philippines03-1996
Skills
- Patient care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient admission processes
- Staff training programs
- Medical record compliance
- Quality assurance monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Customer complaint resolution
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Clinical process improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Performance improvement
- Staff training and development
- Clinical documentation
- Vaccine administration
- Clinical leadership
- Scheduling coordination
- Nursing staff supervision
- Patient care management
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Budget administration
- Discharge planning
- Chronic disease management
- Clinical judgment
- Clinic scheduling
- Patient education
- Immunization administration
Timeline
Clinic Nurse Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
07.2022 - 12.2025
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2019 - 04.2022
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical are
12.2013 - 05.2019
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2012 - 11.2013
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Liberty Dialysis Hawaii
02.2009 - 09.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ka Punawai Ola
06.2007 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse
Jowell General Hospital
02.2003 - 09.2006
Registered Nurse
Tarlac Provincial Hospital
05.1997 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Central Luzon Doctors' Hospital Educational Instit