Josue Montemayor
Edcouch,TX
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 6 years of dialysis experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with chronic and acute disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to various patient populations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
U.S. Renal Care
Elsa , TX
2022.12 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- 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.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
Mission , TX
2020.12 - 2022.12
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Registered Nurse
U.S. Renal Care Inc.
Edinburg , TX
2020.03 - 2020.11
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Cared for more than 20 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 4-chair pods in 24 chair unit.
- Conducted patient assessments to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance
Edinburg , TX
2020.01 - 2020.03
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Administered palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 6 to 15 high acuity patients per shift.
- Communicated with emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Ag & Co. Kgaa
Mission , TX
2018.02 - 2020.03
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
- Administered palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 18 to 24 high acuity patients per shift.
- Supervised dialysis treatments for patients in community outpatient clinic setting.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Delivered care to 70 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Ag & Co. Kgaa
Mission , TX
2016.07 - 2018.02
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as blood pressure, pulse and weight.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX12.2017
Associate of Arts - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2008
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Unit administration
- Medication administration expert
- Intake and discharge
- Patient Care
- Monitoring vital signs
- Nursing Plan Development
- Performing bladder scans
- Team supervision
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Catheters
- Flow sheet charting
- Administering medicines
- Cerner
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient education and counseling
- IV drug therapy management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
U.S. Renal Care
2022.12 - Current
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
2020.12 - 2022.12
Registered Nurse
U.S. Renal Care Inc.
2020.03 - 2020.11
Registered Nurse
Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance
2020.01 - 2020.03
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Ag & Co. Kgaa
2018.02 - 2020.03
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Ag & Co. Kgaa
2016.07 - 2018.02
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
Associate of Arts - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
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