Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Peritoneal Dialysis RN, Home Hemodialysis RN
Fresenius Medical Care
04.2026 - Current
Provides specialized care to patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis
Assessed patients and educated families on dialysis procedures, monitored treatment progress, and managed complications to enhance patient care.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, ensure infection control, and support patients emotionally throughout their treatment.
Troubleshoot vascular access issues (infections, clotting) and provide intervention during complications
Educated patients on safe home dialysis practices. and family members/caregivers on the safe setup, operation, and troubleshooting of home dialysis equipment.
Evaluated home environments for safety and suitability, optimizing conditions for effective dialysis training and treatment.
Act as the liaison between the patient and the nephrologist, providing regular updates on patient status.
In-Center Hemodialysis Charge Nurse, Home Hemodialysis RN
DaVita
11.2023 - Current
Train patients and family members/caregivers on the safe setup, operation, and troubleshooting of home dialysis equipment.
Evaluate the home environment for safety and suitability for dialysis training and treatment.
Act as the liaison between the patient and the nephrologist, providing regular updates on patient status.
Maintain, update, and implement patient Plans of Care, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Troubleshoot vascular access issues (infections, clotting) and provide intervention during complications
Conduct monthly clinic visits with home patients. Participated in on-call rotations for urgent patient questions. Managing inventory and supplies for home treatment.
Supervise direct patient care, perform patient assessments, develop and administer dialysis plans, analyze patient data, administer medications, fluid therapy, and other treatments per physician order
Serve as the primary decision maker for clinical operations and modifies staff assignment/mix according to census
Participate with the interdisciplinary team which includes physicians, social workers, and dietitians to collaborate patients' care
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
Monitor, record, and communicate the patients condition as necessary using computerized documentation systems including CWOW, Falcon & Snappy.
Serve as an infectious disease manager, performed monthly audits, ensured clinic and staff were compliant to policy and procedures
Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
12.2010 - 11.2023
Accurately prepare dialysis machine according to dialysis prescription.
Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment
Executed the collection, spinning, and packaging of lab specimens.
Follow infection control when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis equipment to fistulas and grafts.
Executed infection control protocols while cleaning and attaching hemodialysis equipment to fistulas and grafts to maintain patient safety.
Monitor and document vitals for up to 24 patients daily and report and patients' status change to nurse
Collected, spun, and packaged lab specimens to ensure accurate testing and timely results.
Provided instruction to unlicensed personnel on operating hemodialysis and vital machines.
Performed skills check off on technicians
Education
BSN -
St. Bernadette of Lourdes College
Skills
Peritoneal dialysis
Home dialysis training
Dialysis management
Vascular access care and monitoring
Infection control practices
Renal health education
Clinical charting systems
Emergency treatment response
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Peritoneal Dialysis RN, Home Hemodialysis RN
Fresenius Medical Care
04.2026 - Current
In-Center Hemodialysis Charge Nurse, Home Hemodialysis RN
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