Juanita Cantu

• Initiated and completed hemodialysis treatments via Catheter (tunneled and non-tunneled), cannulated AVG/AVF
• Administered medications SQ, IVP
• Performed water checks, disinfection of Tablo machines and documented results
• Initiated and completed peritoneal dialysis using Amia PD machine
• Collected effluent samples as needed
• Reviewed patient's labs , notified Nephrologist of abnormal labs, adjusted prescription per MD order
• Performed physical assessments, educated patients on AKI/ESRD
• Documented patient's HD/PD treatment data on EMR

• Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Managed quality care for patients with Acute Kidney Injury and end-stage renal disease .

• Managing Outcomes, Staff schedules, QAPI, Governing Body By Laws, Ensuring the facility complies with Federal & State Regulations, Communicating with Medical Director daily and when deficient practices are noted, Budgeting, Staff training, Coordination of Patient Care Plans focused on individualized Care Plans, Cover staffing when needed - CN, RN Team Lead, PCT, Participate in ESRD Network projects.
• Created weekly schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
• Oversaw quality assurance programs to enhance performance and consistently achieve superior care standards.
• Coordinated, monitored, assigned and documented patient and clinical care activities.
• Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management and competency improvement.
• Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.

• Duties included: QAI Reports, Managed Patients Care with IDT through process of Care Plans, foot checks, Administer medications, Perform dialysis with a catheter, cannulation of AVF/AVG, Anemia Management, Adequacy Management Round with Nephrologist, provide patient care, Supervised & directed PCT's, Assessments, Perform water checks, Set machine settings per MD order, Communicated with Nephrologist when patients had a change in condition.
• Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
• Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections
• Managed various medications and treatments, which included peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections
• Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to care providers to facilitate continuity of care.

• Duties: Complete MDS, Nursing Assessments, LTCMI's ,Implement Care Plans with IDT, RUG Certified, Reported to QAI.

• Managed nursing policy and procedures at the facility through supervision & re-educating staff of deficiencies and implementing new policy & procedures
• Ensured Federal & State Regulations were followed through QAI Reporting
• Maximizing staff schedules to include vacation, sick leave & unexpected call offs
• Oversight & implementing Care Plans to individualize patient care, Infection Control, Wounds Acquired and In- house, Provided Direct Patient Care when needed.

I worked as an LVN from 2002-2009 in long term care facilities as a Charge Nurse/MDS Coordinator and ADON