Frances Joy Soto, BSN, RN

Renal Dialysis Unit

Bed Capacity:15

Patient Ratio: 1:3

Cases handled:

>Kidney failure

>Severe chronic kidney disease (CKD)

>Polycystic kidney disease

>Acute kidney injury

Responsibilities/ Interventions Provided:

>Delivered safe dialysis care for patients with kidney failure, severe chronic kidney disease, polycystic kidney disease, and acute kidney injury

>Achieved consistent support for inpatient and outpatient patients by preparing treatments, completing assessments, administering medications, and following physician orders.

>Improved continuity of care through individualized planning, progress monitoring, and multidisciplinary communication while managing around 30 patients daily.

>Reported progress and problems to the patient and a multi-disciplinary team.

>Administered medicines and maintained accurate medication records.

>Maintained infection control standards and used personal protective equipment correctly.

>Guided junior nurses and healthcare assistants during busy shifts.

>Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.

• Bed Capacity: 60 Beds
• Patient Ratio: 1:15

Cases handled:

>Dementia patients

>Assisted patients with learning disabilities

>Cared for elderly patients

Responsibilities/Interventions provided:

> Promoted and maintained the physical and emotional well-being of elderly and disabled residents through the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care

> Conducted comprehensive assessments of chronic conditions, with vigilant monitoring for early signs of illness and cognitive decline

> Administered medications safely and accurately, while monitoring for adverse effects and ensuring prescriptions remained current and compliant with clinical guidelines

> Provides advanced wound care, including dressing changes, implementing pressure ulcer prevention strategies, and management of medical equipment such as oxygen concentrators and enteral feeding systems

> Responded promptly to health emergencies and incidents, including falls, ensuring patient stabilization prior to the arrival of emergency medical services

> Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop, review, and continuously update individualized care plans tailored to each resident's evolving needs

Renal Dialysis Unit

• Bed Capacity: 32 Beds
• Patient Ratio: 1:3 or 1:4

Cases handled:

>Acute Kidney injury

>Chronic renal disease

> End stage renal disease

Responsibilities/intervention provided:

> Conducts comprehensive patient assessments, including review of medical histories, monitoring and documentation of vital signs, and accurate measurement of patient weight to establish fluid baseline parameters

> Continuously monitors patient response to dialysis treatment, ensuring optimal machine performance and promptly identifying and managing complications

> Administers intravenous and oral medications in strict adherence to clinical protocols, including anticoagulants, iron supplementation, and therapies for anemia management

> Provides patient and family education on dietary and fluid restrictions, with emphasis on potassium, sodium, and fluid intake between dialysis sessions

> Delivers compassionate, patient-centered care to assist patients in coping with chronic renal conditions

• Patient Ratio: 1:4

Cases Handled

> Management of a wide range of acute and emergency conditions, including trauma and accident-related injuries. Provides care for patients presenting with hypertension, asthma exacerbations, cerebrovascular accidents (strokes), myocardial infarction (heart attacks), and respiratory distress. Skilled in the management of severe hemorrhage and acute abdominal pain, ensuring timely assessment and appropriate intervention.

Responsibilities/intervention provided:

>Performs rapid and systematic assessment, triage, and stabilization of acutely ill or injured patients in high-pressure emergency settings

>Manages life-threatening trauma and acute medical emergencies with advanced clinical proficiency and timely intervention

>Provides immediate first aid and ensures safe, appropriate patient disposition based on clinical urgency and established protocols

>Accurately records and monitors vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate, with vigilant observation for rapid changes in patient condition. Leads and participates in resuscitation efforts, effectively stabilizing patients experiencing cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, and major traumatic injuries in accordance with clinical standards and best practices