Rajiv Jun Fuentes
Morton Grove,IL
Summary
Empathetic Dialysis Nurse with excellent relationship-building skills to support patients during treatments. Highly knowledgeable with nephrology and hemodialysis practices and training new staff on procedures. Excellent time management skills to maintain efficient patient flow while delivering exceptional care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented information in patient medical records.
- Initiated and documented ongoing quality assurance activities to improve patient care and safety.
- Administered medications to patients per day as directed by individual treatment plans.
- Assisted physicians with specialized treatments.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained infection control, streamlined charting process and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Registered Nurse
Astoria Place
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Adventist Medical Center College
Philippines03.2014
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment Sterilization
- Nursing Consultation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Oversight
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication Administration
- Creative Problem Solving
- Diagnostic Test Evaluations
- Infection Control
- Delegation and Motivation
Timeline
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Astoria Place
01.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Adventist Medical Center College
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