Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in dialysis settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Therapy Dialysis LPN
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
07.2022 - Current
Sets up, tests and operates Nxstage hemodialysis machine for patients treatment.
Obtain and documents necessary pre- and post- treatment vital signs and weight for each patient.
Evaluates vascular access pre treatment and performs vascular access cannulation or catheter care.
Monitors patient response to dialysis therapy and antibiotic therapy.
Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
Collect lab samples, labels and ship accordingly to FMC policies and procedure.
Kidney Care Advocate
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
01.2022 - 07.2022
Educated CKD and IC patients regarding renal replacement therapy modalities.
Coordinates with clinic manager the timely admission of patients, including urgent start placement into home therapy and in- center.
Assists in establishing meetings with the nephrologist practices and local dialysis clinics for patient referrals to home therapy.
License Practical Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis Perrine Clinic
10.2020 - 01.2022
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting dialysis treatment relevant information.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Performed equipment set up and testing according to policies and procedures.
Collected routine and monthly lab samples
Clinic Secretary
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
06.2017 - 10.2020
Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to first date of dialysis.
Prepare and organize admit packet prior to start date for consents to treatment.
Prepared and processed patient transients and transfer request.
Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
Experienced with Crown web generating 2728 ESRD, 2746 and PART.
Coordinated referrals for the Vascular specialists and documented details in patient charts.
Assisted patient and social worker with transplant applications.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Robert Morgan Educational Center And Technical College
Miami, FL
08.2019
Skills
Medical Documentation
HIPAA Compliance
Team Leadership Qualities
Fluid Management
Hemodialysis expertise
Electronic medical records proficiency
Attention to Detail
Vascular Access Management
Patient Care Assessment
Patient and family advocacy
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Home Therapy Dialysis LPN
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
07.2022 - Current
Kidney Care Advocate
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
01.2022 - 07.2022
License Practical Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis Perrine Clinic
10.2020 - 01.2022
Clinic Secretary
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
06.2017 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Robert Morgan Educational Center And Technical College
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician at Fresenius Medical Care DialysisCertified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician at Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician at Fresenius Medical Care DialysisCertified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician at Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
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