MA. ROSARIO B. QUIMSON
Kent,WA
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
12.2023 - Current
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to protocols and standards.
- Monitored vital signs, facilitating timely interventions for patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies and outcomes.
- Educated patients on health management, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Led nursing staff in implementing best practices for infection control procedures.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and clinical competence.
Hemodialysis Staff Nurse
Hemotek Renal Center, Inc.
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Assists in the admission of patients into the unit
- Makes general nursing assessment of patients' conditions
- Takes pre HD and post HD weight and vital signs and records properly, does intradialytic monitoring, notes physical appearance and capacity of patients, identifies nursing problems, institutes appropriate plan of care while collaborating with designated Nephrologist, evaluates action and documents observations and care rendered
- Initiates hemodialysis of patient, cannulates the AV fistula or AV Graft using aseptic technique, opens and connects dual lumen catheter or permanent catheter to bloodlines
- Carries out doctor's order and therapeutic management
- Computes for and monitors Ultrafiltration Rate
- Observes for signs and symptoms of complications and administers appropriate management and care
- Refers to Nephrologist for any problems
- Terminates the hemodialysis procedure
- Explains appropriate health teachings to patients
- Ensures the safety of patients during the procedure
- Assists the Nurse Manager in maintain adequate supplies, instruments, equipment and drugs of the unit
- Assists the Nurse Manager in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe working environment
- Operates Nipro Diamax Hemodialysis Machine
- Operates simple medical equipment such as suction machines, nebulizer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, pulse oximeter, ECG machine, glucometer, infusion pump, Emergency cart
- Adheres to Data Privacy Act
- Minimum of 40 hours per week, 1:4 Nurse to Patient ratio
- Area: Hemodialysis (Chronic)
- Administered hemodialysis treatments, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and lab values to assess patient health and treatment efficacy.
Hemodialysis Staff Nurse
Renal Health Dialysis Center
08.2020 - 10.2022
- Assists in the admission of patients into the unit
- Makes general nursing assessment of patients' conditions
- Takes pre HD and post HD weight and vital signs and records properly, does intradialytic monitoring, notes physical appearance and capacity of patients, identifies nursing problems, institutes appropriate plan of care while collaborating with designated Nephrologist, evaluates action and documents observations and care rendered
- Initiates hemodialysis of patient, cannulates the AV fistula or AV Graft using aseptic technique, opens and connects dual lumen catheter or permanent catheter to bloodlines
- Carries out doctor's order and therapeutic management
- Computes for and monitors Ultrafiltration Rate
- Observes for signs and symptoms of complications and administers appropriate management and care
- Refers to Nephrologist for any problems
- Terminates the hemodialysis procedure
- Explains appropriate health teachings to patients
- Ensures the safety of patients during the procedure
- Assists the Unit Manager in maintain adequate supplies, instruments, equipment and drugs of the unit
- Assists the Unit Manager in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe working environment
- Operates Fresenius 4008A and 4008S Hemodialysis Machine
- Operates simple medical equipment such as suction machines, nebulizer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, pulse oximeter, ECG machine, glucometer, infusion pump, Emergency cart
- Adheres to Data Privacy Act
- Maximum of 48 hours per week, 1:4 Nurse to Patient ratio
- Area: Hemodialysis (Chronic)
Hemodialysis Staff Nurse
Allied Care Experts Medical Center
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Assists in the admission of patients into the unit
- Makes general nursing assessment of patients' conditions
- Takes pre HD and post HD weight and vital signs and records properly, does intradialytic monitoring, notes physical appearance and capacity of patients, identifies nursing problems, institutes appropriate plan of care while collaborating with designated Nephrologist, evaluates action and documents observations and care rendered
- Initiates hemodialysis of patient, cannulates the AV fistula or AV Graft using aseptic technique, opens and connects dual lumen catheter or permanent catheter to bloodlines
- Carries out doctor's order and therapeutic management
- Computes for and monitors Ultrafiltration Rate
- Observes for signs and symptoms of complications and administers appropriate management and care
- Refers to Nephrologist for any problems
- Terminates the hemodialysis procedure
- Explains appropriate health teachings to patients
- Ensures the safety of patients during the procedure
- Assists the Unit Manager in maintain adequate supplies, instruments, equipment and drugs of the unit
- Assists the Unit Manager in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe working environment
- Operates Fresenius 4008S Hemodialysis Machine
- Operates simple medical equipment such as suction machines, nebulizer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, pulse oximeter, ECG machine, glucometer, infusion pump, Emergency cart
- Adheres to Data Privacy Act
- Attends, participates in meetings, seminars, and research
- 48+ hours per week, 1:3 Nurse to Patient ratio
- Area: Hemodialysis (Chronic and Acute)
Hemodialysis Staff Nurse
Our Lady Of Mercy General Hospital
09.2013 - 05.2018
- Assists in the admission of patients into the unit
- Makes general nursing assessment of patients' conditions
- Takes pre HD and post HD weight and vital signs and records properly, does intradialytic monitoring, notes physical appearance and capacity of patients, identifies nursing problems, institutes appropriate plan of care while collaborating with designated Nephrologist, evaluates action and documents observations and care rendered
- Initiates hemodialysis of patient, cannulates the AV fistula or AV Graft using aseptic technique, opens and connects dual lumen catheter or permanent catheter to bloodlines
- Carries out doctor's order and therapeutic management
- Computes for and monitors Ultrafiltration Rate
- Observes for signs and symptoms of complications and administers appropriate management and care
- Refers to Nephrologist for any problems
- Terminates the hemodialysis procedure
- Explains appropriate health teachings to patients
- Ensures the safety of patients during the procedure
- Assists the Unit Manager in maintain adequate supplies, instruments, equipment and drugs of the unit
- Assists the Unit Manager in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe working environment
- Operates Fresenius 4008S Hemodialysis Machine
- Operates simple medical equipment such as suction machines, nebulizer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, pulse oximeter, ECG machine, glucometer, infusion pump, Emergency cart
- Adheres to Data Privacy Act
- Attends, participates in meetings, seminars, and research
- 48+ hours per week, 1:3 Nurse to Patient ratio
- Area: Hemodialysis (Chronic and Acute)
Nurse Trainee
Our Lady Of Mercy General Hospital
06.2012 - 09.2013
- Admits, discharges patients using the nursing process
- Encodes charges using the Bizbox Hospital Information System
- Prepares and administers medications
- Renders, performs basic bedside and nursing care techniques
- Observes and reports changes in the patient's condition
- Renders, supervises post mortem care
- Checks articles, drugs, equipment, supplies and room keys
- Participates in walking and sitting endorsement
- Carries out doctor's orders
- Charts nursing care using F-DAR charting
- Reviews and updates records
- Makes purposeful rounds
- Assists Physicians when doing special procedure
- Assists the patient and family on watcher's education
- Assists the Unit Manager and new staff members
- Attends, participates in meetings, seminars, and research
- Adheres to Data Privacy Act
- 48+ hours per week, 1:6 Nurse to Patient ratio
- Area: Medical-Surgical ward
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Consolacion University Philippines
Malolos City, Bulacan, Philippines01.2010
Skills
- Total of 135 months of Clinical Experience
- Total of 125 months of Dialysis Experience
- ACLS/BLS provider
- Knowledgeable in some medical equipment
- Can operate Fresenius 4008S and 2008S, Nipro Diamax hemodialysis machine
- Microsoft office program proficient
- Patient care planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Institution: Illinois Board of Nursing, USA
- Nursing Registration No.: 041518970
- Expiration Date: 2024-05-31
- Institution: Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines
- Nursing Registration No.: 0635406
- Expiration Date: 2025-10-05
SEMINARS AND TRAININGS ATTENDED
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support, American Safety and Health Institute, March 19, 2022
- Online Clearance Monitoring for 4008S Users Training, Fresenius Medical Care
- Annual Post Graduate Course on Hemodialysis, National Kidney and Transplant Institute 2014-2017
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
12.2023 - Current
Hemodialysis Staff Nurse
Hemotek Renal Center, Inc.
10.2022 - 06.2023
Hemodialysis Staff Nurse
Renal Health Dialysis Center
08.2020 - 10.2022
Hemodialysis Staff Nurse
Allied Care Experts Medical Center
06.2018 - 08.2020
Hemodialysis Staff Nurse
Our Lady Of Mercy General Hospital
09.2013 - 05.2018
Nurse Trainee
Our Lady Of Mercy General Hospital
06.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
La Consolacion University Philippines