Elynelle Joy Hallegado Moaje
Durham,NC
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with deep expertise in nephrology nursing and strong commitment to patient care. Skilled in dialysis management, patient education, and care coordination. Highly reliable team collaborator, adaptable to changing healthcare needs, and focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Known for compassionate care, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
Durham Nephrology Associates, PA
Durham, NC
09.2019 - Current
- Work fulltime as a Nephrology Nurse practitioner, assigned to various Fresenius dialysis units in Durham and Oxford, NC. Work includes providing comprehensive outpatient dialysis care to ESRD/AKI patients on dialysis through weekly rounds, assessing patient’s fluid status, Blood pressures, Lab results, vascular access and overall patient’s clinical presentation. Provides intervention, prescribing medications and giving education regarding out-of-range BP level and fluid status, abnormal lab values including electrolytes derangement, anemia, and Bone mineral abnormalities. Also give patient education regarding diet and fluid management. Assess patient’s vascular access and refer pt accordingly for angiography or if needing to see a vascular surgeon, as well as to catch and manage any potential access infection or access issues. Provides appropriate referral according to patient’s clinical presentation or medical or psychosocial needs.
- Diagnosed and managed clinic patients seen in Oxford and Durham Nephrology office. These patients’ population are usually composed of but not limited to CKD stage 2-5, Hypertensive patients, patients with AKI and/or Electrolyte abnormalities such as Hypo/Hypernatremia and Hypo/hyperkalemia.
- Work also includes a hospital rotation at Duke Regional Hospital (assigned at least one week per month) to render nephrology services for ESRD or AKI patients needing acute dialysis in a hospital setting. Also manages patients with AKI not on dialysis, patients with volume and/or electrolyte abnormalities.
- Dr. Charles Cooperberg acts as the supervising physician and Ms. Katherine Beaver as the practice manager.
- MSN Clinical Rotations as a student nurse practitioner: Sutton Station Internal Medicine (Aug – Dec 2016) Durham NC
- Completed 114 hours of co-providing primary care and co-managing chronic and acute illnesses to patients aged 18 years and above under the supervision of a physician.
- Department of Cardiology, UNC Rex Healthcare (Aug – Dec 2017) Raleigh, NC
- Focusing on cardiovascular care and management of adult and geriatric patients, assisted three MDs and an NP in providing specialized care specific to the cardiovascular and other related systems in patients. This patient population included both in-patient (cath lab, post cardiac surgeries, in-patient medical management) and following them up in an outpatient setting (224 hours).
- Duke Medical Intensive Care Unit (6East), DMP (Jan – May 2018) Durham NC
- Rendered service to patients requiring intensive care by assisting an NP and several PAs in managing their acute and chronic illnesses in a higher acuity setting under the guidance and supervision of several attending physicians (224 hours). Performing medical bedside procedures such as paracentesis under the supervision of a physician.
- Department of Neurology, Duke Regional Hospital (May – Aug 2018) Durham, NC
- Focusing on acute and chronic neurological disorders in an in-patient setting by assisting a neurologist in managing this patient population (280hrs). Co-handling stroke codes in ED and in-patient unit, giving on the spot interpretation of Head CT scan during a stroke code, and co-managing these patients with a neurologist.
Clinical Nurse III, Cardiothoracic ICU
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
10.2006 - 09.2019
- Actively collaborated with the health care team in ensuring a holistic approach in managing ICU care for cardiothoracic patient population (CABG, valve replacements & repairs, AAA, esophageal, and heart-lung transplantation).
- Management of advanced hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation (Pulmonary artery catheters, central lines and arterial lines)
- As a Pain Champion, promoted prompt pain management for patient’s comfort and early mobilization in prevention of ICU/surgery related complications such as pneumonia and ICU delirium.
- Act as a preceptor when needed for new staffs as well as training of inexperienced staff to devices such VAD and IABP
- 2008 Nominee for Excellence Award (Duke Friends of Nursing)
- Nurse Manager: Phillip Parker
Wound care/Treatment Nurse and Staff Nurse
Glenbridge Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center
Niles, Illinois
10.2004 - 10.2006
- Collaborated with providers and allied health professionals and supervised CNAs in providing individualized care to long-term care residents with various levels of ADL needs, and rehab patients requiring skilled nursing care.
- Provided appropriate wound care treatment to patients with stage 3-4 pressure sores, involving superficial wound debridement and wound vac dressing changes under the supervision of a wound care physician.
Municipal Health Officer (Hospitalist)
Guimaras Provincial Hospital
Philippines
08.2002 - 09.2004
- Assumed the fulltime role of a licensed primary health physician in a small-town hospital, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic illnesses for all age populations from neonates to geriatrics, including chronic and acute medical condition, OB cases such as handling normal vaginal birth deliveries, neonatal care, traumas needing minor surgical procedures such as suturing, wound management with or without debridement and cast/sling application. Giving appropriate referrals for patients needing more specialized or higher-level care and management. Advocated for health promotion, early diagnosis and treatment.
Post Graduate Internship, Doctor of Medicine
Dr. Pablo O Torre Memorial Hospital
Philippines
05.2001 - 04.2002
- Worked as a medical intern with a focus on Internal Medicine.
- Recipient of “Outstanding Medical Intern” award
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care
Duke University
Durham, NC09-2018
Doctor of Medicine - undefined
West Visayas State University
Philippines03-2001
Biological Sciences
West Visayas State University
Philippines03-1997
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of St. La Salle
Philippines03-1995
Skills
- CKD 3-5 and Hypertension management
- ESRD and AKI on Dialysis management
- Vascular Access assessment
- Fluids and Electrolyte management
- Anemia management
- Bone and mineral disorder management
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), member 2016 – present
- West Visayas State University (Philippines) – Alumni Association, member 2001 – present
- University of St La Salle Alumni Association (Philippines), member 1995 – present
Certification
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Certified Oct 2018 – present
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) Sept 2009- present
- Registered Nurse (RN) Dec 2006 – present
- NC Board of Nursing
- Registered Physician (MD) Sept 2002 - 2005
- Philippine Professional Regulations Commission
- Registered Nurse (RN) Oct 1995 - 1998
- BLS American Heart Association expires March 2026
- ACLS American Heart Association expires March 2026
Timeline
Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
Durham Nephrology Associates, PA
09.2019 - Current
Clinical Nurse III, Cardiothoracic ICU
Duke University Hospital
10.2006 - 09.2019
Wound care/Treatment Nurse and Staff Nurse
Glenbridge Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center
10.2004 - 10.2006
Municipal Health Officer (Hospitalist)
Guimaras Provincial Hospital
08.2002 - 09.2004
Post Graduate Internship, Doctor of Medicine
Dr. Pablo O Torre Memorial Hospital
05.2001 - 04.2002
Doctor of Medicine - undefined
West Visayas State University
Biological Sciences
West Visayas State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of St. La Salle
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Acute Care
Duke University