KRISTEN LOPEZ
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified Dialysis Registered Nurse offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Charge Nurse
U.S Renal Care
Fort Worth , TX
2022.01 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including assessing and monitoring vital signs, initiating and managing dialysis treatments, administering medications, and reporting changes in patient condition.
- Educated patients and family members about disease processes, treatments options and self-care management techniques.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding patient care decisions including determining when a patient should be referred for further evaluation or hospitalization.
- Managed daily operations of the Dialysis Unit by overseeing staffing levels, scheduling staff shifts, ensuring adequate supplies are available.
- 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.
Dialysis Technician
U.S Renal Care
Fort Worth , TX
2021.08 - 2022.01
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Assisted with the insertion of arteriovenous fistulas or grafts into patients.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
Clerk
Butch's Cleaners and Alterations
Fort Worth , Texas
2019.09 - 2021.07
- Greeted costumers, collected items and recorded contact information
- Attached tags to identify costumer items
- Closely inspected clothes, rugs, curtains and other items to find spots or damage before cleaning
- Delivered helpful and kind customer service to guests, maintaining composure in stressful situations to maximize customer satisfaction
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders
- Assisted with payment processing and investigating variances in cash amounts.
Au Pair
Davidsen Family
Copenhagen , Denmark
2015.01 - 2017.01
- Supported household operations by completing laundry, cooking meals and performing light cleaning
- Maintained child-friendly environment with engaging activities, safe spaces and access to educational materials and games
- Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
Au Pair
Elstad Family
Oslo , Norway
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health
- Supervised children while parents were on vacation, business trips and weekend getaways.
Medical Records Coordinator (Executive Check-Up)
Healthway Medical Philippines
Manila , Philippines
2010.12 - 2012.12
- Created and maintained accurate and confidential patient files
- Compiled physical and digital paperwork to meet business and patient needs, including charts, reports and correspondence
- Worked with Doctors to prepare correct evaluation of Medical Results
- Verified record copies before handing each over to check for and remove unnecessary details
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed
- Answers patient's queries and ensure quality costumer service.
Data Encoder
Healthway Medical Philippines
Manila , Philippines
2010.06 - 2010.12
- Verified and logged deadlines in response to daily inquiries and requests
- Juggled numerous encoding tasks, including transmitting and delivery of Medical Results while maintaining high level of productivity
- Maintained records by creating monthly reports, closing terminated records and performing chart audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Arellano University
03.2009
Skills
- Hemodialysis expertise
- Emergency response abilities
- Anemia management
- Direct Patient Care
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of Texas, License # 1014090
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2023
Timeline
Dialysis Charge Nurse
U.S Renal Care
2022.01 - Current
Dialysis Technician
U.S Renal Care
2021.08 - 2022.01
Clerk
Butch's Cleaners and Alterations
2019.09 - 2021.07
Au Pair
Davidsen Family
2015.01 - 2017.01
Au Pair
Elstad Family
2013.01 - 2015.01
Medical Records Coordinator (Executive Check-Up)
Healthway Medical Philippines
2010.12 - 2012.12
Data Encoder
Healthway Medical Philippines
2010.06 - 2010.12
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Arellano University
- Registered Nurse, State of Texas, License # 1014090
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2023
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