IDONIS DIAZ DIAZ
Miami
Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) with 27 years of nursing practice, 12 years of intensive care experience and 15 years of chronic and acute hemodialysis experience progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care NA
26585 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33032
11.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely care to patients in various healthcare settings.
- Streamlined patient admission processes by efficiently gathering relevant information and completing accurate documentation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes and streamlined communication among providers.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients, conducting regular room checks and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, facilitating efficient patient care and reducing workload for nurses.
- Provided individualized care to patients, constantly monitoring their condition and reporting any changes to the nursing team.
- Maintained accurate medical records by diligently entering patient data and updating information as needed.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, following established protocols to ensure optimal patient safety during critical moments.
- Supported post-operative care by closely monitoring vital signs, addressing any complications promptly.
- Promoted effective communication among healthcare professionals, acting as a liaison between patients and their providers when necessary.
- Implemented patient-centered interventions based on individual needs assessments and tailored care plans accordingly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering a sense of comfort and understanding throughout the care process.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Hemodialysis Menydial Kidneys Clinics
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients providing the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients as prescribed in all modality procedures, appropriately defined as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous renal replacement therapies
- Assess patient and family understanding of therapy regimen and conducting ongoing education for patients and their families
- Assesses patients’ responses to treatment therapy, making appropriate adjustments and modifications to the treatment plan as indicated by the appropriately credentialed physician
- Communicates problems or concerns to the inpatient program manager, appropriately credentialed physician, patient hospital primary nurse, and others as indicated
- Provides supervision (if applicable) monitoring vascular/peritoneal access care according to established procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality hemodialysis care and monitoring vital signs during treatment.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for dialysis patients by implementing individualized care plans and thorough patient education.
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse
Ernesto Guevara” Hospital,
Las Tunas, Cuba
09.2010 - 07.2013
- Responsible for direct patient care of assigned patients in the Inpatient Renal Replacement
- Provide the appropriate treatment technique for assigned patients as prescribed in all modality procedures, appropriately defined as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continuous renal replacement therapies
- Collaborates and communicates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate daily patient care plan to ensure continuity of care
- Intensive Care and Emergency
- (Venezuela) Cipriano, Assess the health care needs of patients/clients to the unit
- Maintain high clinical standards and high levels of quality care delivery
- Monitor treatment progress
- Treated patients with respect, dignity, and giving attention to individual needs and wishes
- Bed-side nurse in an acute care facility at ER of Cipriano Yerena Medical Center, Caracas
- Monitor treatment progress with the health team
- Evaluate actions with the medical team members (therapists and consultants)
- Implement and administer the treatment medication when necessary and appropriate
- Organize and take patient’s samples, pulse, temperature, and blood pressure
- Emergency assessment and documentation
- Evaluate and review the effectiveness of nursing interventions
- Coordinate and respond to emergency situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality hemodialysis care and monitoring vital signs during treatment.
- Reduced hospital readmissions for dialysis patients by implementing individualized care plans and thorough patient education.
- Ensured patient safety with strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper handling of equipment.
Register Nurse in ICU and Hemodialisis
Cipriano Yerena CDI
F3GX+H25, Avenida Principal De San Antonio, Caraca
09.2006 - 07.2010
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Nurse Supervisor, ICU and Emergency Room
Felix Pena Hospital
San Antonio Del Sur, Guantanamo, Cuba
09.1997 - 11.2006
- Cuba.Assess the health care needs of patients and relatives in the community
- Implement programs of care and management of treatment processes
- Monitor treatment progress along with health team members
- Work with the medical team (therapist and consultant)
- Administer treatment medication when necessary and appropriate
- Work in community outreach programs
- Implement and participate in vaccination and immunization programs for both adults and children
- Emergency assessment and documentation
- Review and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions
- Take patient samples, pulses, temperatures, and blood pressures
- Coordinate management of chronic disease such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Asthma, and others
- Implement the ability to liaise with social services and other care agencies
- Sterilizing instruments, equipment, and supplies, and ensuring that an essential stock of supplies is maintained
- Responsible for nursing staffing of 1 hospital type B, 21 medical offices and 1 Health Care Emergency Center
- Basic responsibilities associated with nurse manager positions include maintaining sufficient, qualified staff to operate the unit, budgeting the unit’s expenditures in accordance with available funds, ensuring patient issues are promptly and correctly addressed, and supervising all other routine operations of the unit, as well as any unforeseen occurrences that may arise
- Also encompasses features of leadership and administrative methods associated with the broad facets of the nursing profession.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough staff training sessions and promoting open communication among team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by coordinating with case managers, social workers, and physicians to ensure all necessary documentation was completed accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted a culture of safety by consistently enforcing infection control measures, proper medication administration techniques, and adherence to facility policies.
- Navigated challenging situations involving patients'' families or interdepartmental conflicts with diplomacy and professionalism while maintaining focus on delivering optimal patient care outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with medical providers which facilitated improved collaboration between nurses and physicians resulted in more effective treatment strategies being implemented swiftly.
- Mentored new hires and provided ongoing coaching to experienced staff members through constructive feedback, tailored education sessions and shadowing opportunities for skill development.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Worked at least 240 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Education
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician -
Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
Miami, FL04.2023
Master of Science - Nefrology
University of Sciences Medical
Las Tunas, Cuba. Bachelor of Sciences - Nursing
University of Medical Sciences
07.1997
Skills
- Clinical care skills
- ICU nursing care skills
- Communications skills
- Nursing Management Skills
- Peritoneal Dialysis Skills
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Skills
- Acute Hemodialysis Skills
- Chronic Hemodialysis Skills
- Work Assignments
- Direct Patient Care
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Community Nursing Nurse Education
- Patient Education
- Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
- Discharge Planning
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeInternshipImportant To Me
401k matchPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsCertification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care NA
11.2021 - Current
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Hemodialysis Menydial Kidneys Clinics
01.2014 - 04.2019
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse
Ernesto Guevara” Hospital,
09.2010 - 07.2013
Register Nurse in ICU and Hemodialisis
Cipriano Yerena CDI
09.2006 - 07.2010
Nurse Supervisor, ICU and Emergency Room
Felix Pena Hospital
09.1997 - 11.2006
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician -
Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission
Master of Science - Nefrology
University of Sciences Medical
Bachelor of Sciences - Nursing
University of Medical Sciences