Leslie Neri
Lutz,USA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
St Anthony’s Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- As an Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN), I am responsible for providing Inpatient hospital hemodialysis therapy approximately 5-6 patients per 12 hour shift
- Independently performing critical tasks in assessing, initiating, monitoring and terminating treatment in an acute hospital setting
- Administers medications as prescribed
- Ensures Nephrology physician orders for assigned patients are received and documented in the Medical Record
- Enters all treatment data into the designated medical record thoroughly, accurately and in a timely manner
- I provide dialysis treatments in the hospital to patients with new-onset kidney failure, Chronic Kidney failure, Peritoneal Dialysis treatments in the Acute care setting
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by establishing rapport with individuals receiving dialysis treatments and addressing concerns as they arose.
Nephrology Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Trained as a PCT to be familiar and to be able to know how set up a dialysis machine, start and end a dialysis treatment & troubleshoot dialysis machine issue
- Responsible for overseeing 12-24 dialysis treatments required by patients suffering from acute or chronic kidney failure pera 12 hour shift
- Initiated patient assessment, monitor vital signs as well as health and hydration status while dialysis is ongoing, ensure that dialysis machines are set up correctly
- Provide medications during dialysis
- Provide yearly Flu and Hepatitis B vaccine shots
- Communicated with family, Clinical manager, Nephrologists, Registered dietician, social worker, and the other medical providers for the care of the patient
- Drew patient laboratory blood tests, analyzed results, reported to Nephrologists & carried out orders
- Documented findings and care provided
Intern
St Joseph Main CVOR Internship Program
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared operating rooms for surgical procedures, gathering all important sterile pans, procedure equipment, as well as significant devices are ready when surgeons needed them for a particular cardiac surgery
- Learned and applied patient assessment pre-operatively, addressing patient and family concerns before surgery
- Makes sure pre-op checklist is completed, consents signed by patient, surgeon, and anesthesiologist, etc
- Observation, knowledge, and assessment skills along with the ability to foresee needs are essential to the success of the operation
- This attribute is also an imperative component when making decisions on behalf of the patient, assuming the role as the patient advocate – the primary spokesperson of the patient
- Transported patients from preop area to the operating room
- Assisted anesthesiologists during patient intubation and induction
- Positioned and prepped patients on the operating table according to physician requirement
- Assisted in gowning and gloving of scrub team for the sterile procedure
- Applied the time-out process for patient safety and monitored that sterility was maintained during surgery
- Monitored patient vital signs to detect anomalies, serves the welfare of the patient including the team’s success by assuming the role of an active observer, carefully watching any unintended or unanticipated event that could compromise the patient
- Performed an accurate recording, interpretation, and response to the stream of data that is present during operation
- Drew laboratory tests as per doctor’s request
- Passed medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation aseptically
- Adhered to safety standards and policies, aiming to possess proficiency, perception, and professionalism, for these components defines a circulating nurse’s ability to interact and collaborate with all members of the team, which results to high quality level of care provided to the patient
- Anticipated surgeon’s and the whole surgical team’s needs while surgery was ongoing
- Collected specimen and processed as per surgeon’s order
- Transports patients from the operating room to the recovery room safely
- Does after care of OR post surgically
- Stocks up operating room for the next case
Orthopedic and Medical/Surgical Nursing
Advent Health Carrollwood
09.2016 - 03.2019
- Duties include head- to- toe assessment, vital sign monitoring, give medications, coordinate care with physicians, documented, discussed, and reported findings to medical providers
- Provided interventions as ordered by Medical practitioners like giving appropriate medication, routine surgical dressing changes or wound care, etc
- Cared for Pre and post total hip, total knee, total shoulder arthroscopy, replacements and revisions, various levels of spine surgeries like laminectomies, fusion and/or instrumentation
- The population I care for also includes Med-Surg overflow with cholecystectomies, J-stent insertion, post TURP, patients with various infectious diseases local and systemic
- Assisted with bedside minor incision and drainage and suprapubic insertion of catheter, etc
- Gave patient education on the proper use and the purpose of an incentive spirometer, sequential compression device, respiratory equipment like PCO2 monitors, CPAP or BIPAP with assistance of respiratory therapists
- Utilized assistive devices in moving patients to maximize care and safety with various patient lifts
- Started IV and IV therapy, use of PCAs, blood sugar monitoring, bedside EKG monitoring, NG tube insertion, foley catheter insertion, caring for drains (TLS, JP, Hemovac), caring for PICC lines and other central lines
- Monitored wounds for signs and symptoms of infection and maintained wound hygiene
- Performed CPR, first aid and comfort to patient and family
- I received 2 daisy awards and 1 team daisy award while I was working in this company
Registered Nurse, Home Health Nurse
Abundant Life Home Health
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Provided Skilled nursing care in the patient’s home a continuation of the nursing care that was received in the NICU
- Skillful observations, medical treatments, charting, medication management, and caregiver education
Registered Nurse
Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation
03.2012 - 12.2015
- Performed a comprehensive range of clinical functions in the 244-bed Long term Care Facility
- Delivered enthusiastic, quality, and compassionate care for in-patients
- Exercised independent judgment in promoting patient health and implemented treatment plans
- Gained experience in collaborating with other nurses, doctors, specialists, and staff members to achieve shared patient goals
- Adapted easily to change of environment and work schedule
- Earned a reputation for excellence in serving patients with utmost respect and integrity
- Managed all phases of care cycle for varied ages of residents from Pediatric to Geriatric
- Took care of patient’s recently discharged and recovering from acute medical conditions coming from a hospital setting transitioning to rehabilitation
- Experienced bedside care, administered medications, applied oxygen therapy, wound care, dressing application, tracheostomy care, nasopharyngeal and oral suctioning, ostomy care, patient transfers, urinary catheter insertions, IV therapy, G-tube feeding
- Maintained open lines of communication, observed accurate charting procedures, and updated computerized patient data and responded to medical emergencies
- Built solid and trusting relationships with staff, patients, and family members, generating rapport through extra effort in care, treatment, and problem resolution
- I received an 'Employee of the month Certificate' on June 2013 on my second year while employed at this establishment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Velez College of Nursing
Phillipines01.1994
Accomplishments
Certified Nephrology Nurse 2024
References
- Sarah Gutierrez, Sarahgutierrez.shop@yahoo.com, 407-486-8862
- John Mark Arazo, Johnmark_arazo@yahoo.com, 727-453-8000
- Nerissa Arazo, Cozy_misty@yahoo.com, 7272-831-6359
- Jeanilyn Romorosa, Georgejen05@yahoo.com, 727-648-9954
- Mylyn Love Sinco, Mylynlove_sinco@yahoo.com, 813-503-9901
Licensure Certification
Florida RN licensure, 04/30/26
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Certified Nephrology Nursing, Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission, 2024
Daisy Award
Nominated twice by patients in Advent Health Hospital for excellent service as well as a team daisy Awardee.
Timeline
Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
St Anthony’s Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Nephrology Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
04.2020 - 11.2021
Intern
St Joseph Main CVOR Internship Program
03.2019 - 03.2020
Orthopedic and Medical/Surgical Nursing
Advent Health Carrollwood
09.2016 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse, Home Health Nurse
Abundant Life Home Health
12.2015 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation
03.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Velez College of Nursing
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