CHARISSA MAE CRISTOBAL
Cliffside Rehabilitation & Residential Health Care Center
Whitestone,NY
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with 3+ years of dialysis experience and additional background in acute telemetry nursing within hospital settings. Experienced in providing hemodialysis care for patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), managing hemodynamic stability, and responding to rapid clinical changes. Strong collaboration with nephrologists and interdisciplinary hospital teams. Seeking a Registered Nurse position within New York.
Work History
Registered Nurse – (Dialysis)
1 Year- Deliver safe and effective dialysis care in a sub-acute and long-term care setting
- Monitor patient vital signs and dialysis parameters, identifying and reporting abnormalities
- Support continuity of care through accurate documentation and team communication
- Reinforce patient education and treatment compliance
- Cliffside Dialysis Center – Flushing, NY
Charge Nurse – Dialysis
11 Months- Provide hemodialysis treatments to patients with acute kidney injury and chronic renal failure
- Perform comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis patient assessments
- Monitor blood pressure trends, fluid balance, and patient tolerance during treatment
- Initiate and maintain dialysis access via AV fistulas, grafts, and central venous catheters
- Educate patients and families on dialysis procedures, diet, and medication adherence
- Collaborate with nephrologists and interdisciplinary teams to adjust treatment plans
- Maintain strict compliance with hospital-level infection control, OSHA standards, and emergency protocols
- Atlantic Dialysis Management Services – New York, NY
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
5 Months- Monitored cardiac rhythms, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and vital signs using telemetry systems
- Recognized and responded promptly to changes in patient condition, escalating care per hospital protocol
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to implement and modify care plans
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, and recovery expectations
- Maintained accurate and timely nursing documentation in the electronic health record
- Provided emotional support and advocated for patient safety in an acute hospital environment
- Flushing, NY
Charge Nurse – Dialysis
1 Year 9 Months- Led daily clinical operations of the dialysis unit while providing direct patient care
- Supervised nursing staff and dialysis technicians, ensuring safe and efficient workflow
- Managed dialysis treatments for high-risk patients with multiple comorbidities
- Conducted patient assessments and coordinated care with nephrologists and support services
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards, OSHA regulations, and facility policies
- Served as clinical lead during emergencies and escalated care appropriately
- Atlantic Dialysis Management Services – Queens, NY
Dialysis Technician
1 Year 7 Months- Prepared and operated dialysis machines, ensuring proper setup and sterilization
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs and treatment data
- Reported abnormal findings promptly to nursing staff
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and post-treatment care
- Followed infection prevention and emergency response protocols
- Atlantic Dialysis Management Services – Queens, NY
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Acute hemodialysis (AKI & ESRD)
Central venous catheter (vascath) care
AV fistula & graft cannulation
Hemodynamic monitoring & fluid management
Telemetry & cardiac rhythm monitoring
Medication administration
Infection control & aseptic technique
Emergency response during dialysis
Patient & family education
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – New York State Board of Nursing (Active) License #: 882338
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (2025–2027)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (2025–2027)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – (Dialysis)
Cliffside Rehabilitation & Residential Health Care Center
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Charge Nurse – Dialysis
Central Park Dialysis Center
07.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
Flushing Hospital Medical Center
02.2025 - 07.2025Read More
Charge Nurse – Dialysis
Broadway Dialysis Center
05.2023 - 02.2025Read More
Dialysis Technician
Broadway Dialysis Center
06.2020 - 01.2022Read More
Arellano University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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