Jason Gem Serra
Woodside
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong background in providing high-quality patient care in various healthcare settings. Knowledgeable in conducting assessments, developing care plans, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive and effective treatment. Possess excellent critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills, ensuring positive patient outcomes and satisfaction. Seeking to bring my expertise and passion for nursing to a dynamic healthcare environment where I can continue to grow and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2024 - Current
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients per established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs during dialysis sessions consistently.
- Educated patients on renal health and self-care practices effectively.
- Maintained and operated dialysis machines with precision and care.
- Documented patient responses and treatment progress accurately in records.
- Assisted in training new staff on dialysis procedures and safety standards.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Participated in quality assurance activities within the department by reviewing policies and procedures and providing feedback for improvement.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Nursing Assessments, accurate documentations
- Oversees dialysis technicians in the performance of dialysis from start to finish, monitors patient reaction to treatment and performance of the dialysis machines, and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of dialysis.
- Medication Verification, Preparation, Administration, & Reconciliation
- Patient education/teaching applicable to patient's medical condition
- Caring of Central Venous Catheters (CVC), utilizing sterility
- Handling and providing assistance in emergency situations
- Reviews physician orders for dialysis patients, collects pre-treatment dialysis data, and reviews patient records prior to dialysis
- Patient referrals or services (dietician, social worker, etc.)
- Maintains skills necessary to do regional heparinization, separate and store blood samples, set up oxygen, administer saline, and maintain dialysis equipment.
- Demonstrates knowledge in dialysis laboratory tests
- Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of infection control and prevention of transmission of blood borne pathogens.
Patient Care Technician - Dialysis
DaVita
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Knowledgeable in Pre, intra, post treatment care
- Expert Cannulator – can cannulate newly made fistulas and grafts and is able to assess any complications with patient’s access.
- Provide patients with quality care and monitors patient’s vital signs.
- Perform basic patient assessments
- Provides patient education
- Ensuring that patients are comfortable before, during, and after their dialysis treatment includes asking questions about their well-being.
- Patient cannulation and initiates treatment.
- Extensive knowledge in renal care.
- Enforcing correct prescriptions before starting each patient’s dialysis treatment.
- Handling the water room treatment—including mixing acid tanks and closing duties.
- Excellent knowledge in patient assistance and care procedures.
Nurse Trainee (Operating Room & General Ward)
University of Santo-Tomas Legazpi, PH
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Assist patient transportation, general ward to OR
- Perform aseptic technique prior to surgery, surgical scrub.
- Assists during surgery and monitors patient’s pre, intra, and post operation vitals.
- Perform patient monitoring, gathering of objective data - vital signs, and frequent checking of hooked IV fluids, titration.
- Provide personal hygiene, dressing and grooming.
- Assist with or applying ointments, powders, and changing diapers.
- Administer prescribed oral and IV medications, insulin. Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, and wheelchairs.
- Perform wound cleaning, change of wound dressing.
Nurse Trainee (Infectious Ward, Newborn Care, Operating Room)
Sorsogon Provincial Hospital, PH
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Maintain clean environment, utilize infection control.
- Assist in multiple OR cases.
- Perform cord dressing to a newborn.
Nurse Trainee (Labor & Delivery)
Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital, PH
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Provide personal hygiene to patients during labor, before and after delivery, showering, bathing, toileting, and dressing.
- Attend to basic needs, preparing meals, eating, and changing bed linens.
- Constant monitoring of critical patients, taking of vital signs.
- Assist during delivery, provide postpartum care (mother and newborn).
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi
Legazpi City, Albay, PhilippinesSkills
- Vascular Access management
- Team leadership qualities
- Nursing care planning
- Patient education techniques
- Fluid management
- Anemia management
- Lab result interpretation
- Hemodialysis expertise
- Emergency response
- Stress management
- Continuous quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Infection control practices
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- CPR BLS Certified
- Personal Care Aide Certified
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2024 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
01.2023 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician - Dialysis
DaVita
01.2023 - 03.2024
Nurse Trainee (Operating Room & General Ward)
University of Santo-Tomas Legazpi, PH
01.2019 - 08.2022
Nurse Trainee (Infectious Ward, Newborn Care, Operating Room)
Sorsogon Provincial Hospital, PH
01.2019 - 08.2022
Nurse Trainee (Labor & Delivery)
Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital, PH
01.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi