Gabriel Sotelo
Lodi,CA
Summary
Compassionate Dialysis Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in patient education, dialysis treatment administration, and emergency response management. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient care and support team collaboration.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
Stockton, CA
04.2005 - Current
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Med /Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Walnut Creek, CA
02.2003 - 05.2006
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper post-operative homecare techniques.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding medication administration and infection control practices.
- Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
- Performed wound care including dressing changes, debridement and irrigation; monitored healing progress.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
Registered Nurse
John Muir Medical Center
Walnut Creek, CA
04.2001 - 04.2003
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate surgical records in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs of patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families before, during and after surgeries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA12-2001
Associate of Arts - Science Education
Mount Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA06-1998
High School Diploma -
De La Salle High School
Concord, CA06-1986
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Student Precepting
- Direct Patient Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Infection Control
- Wound Care
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Compassionate and Caring
- Team Collaboration
- First Aid
- IV drug therapy management
- Clear Patient Communication
- Intake and discharge
- ICD-10
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
Certification
- California Registered Nurse
- BLS Certification
Custom
- Aside from being Experienced in Acute & Chronic Hemo Dialysis . I am interested in Home Hemo-Dialysis Care .
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
04.2005 - Current
Med /Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
02.2003 - 05.2006
Registered Nurse
John Muir Medical Center
04.2001 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Associate of Arts - Science Education
Mount Diablo Valley College
High School Diploma -
De La Salle High School
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