María A Contreras

• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Facilitated efficient clinic workflow by coordinating with ancillary staff to prepare patients for timely dialysis sessions.
• Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the unit, fostering open communication channels among staff members.
• Evaluated patients' response to dialysis treatments over time, making necessary adjustments in consultation with nephrologists to optimize outcomes.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for patients with kidney disease.
• Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring laboratory results and adjusting treatment parameters accordingly.
• Reduced infection rates by adhering to strict aseptic techniques and maintaining a clean, sterile environment for dialysis procedures.
• Assessed patients'' vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatments, ensuring prompt intervention in case of any complications.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs during hemodialysis treatments.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families coping with the challenges of chronic kidney disease, fostering a positive treatment experience.

• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Performed Acute hemodialysis, chronic hemodialysis, and CAPD/CCPD including urgent PD

1997-2000 Oncology Nurse.

Providing patients admission, assessment, nursing diagnosis, chemotherapy drug administration and precautions, total patient care, including wound care.

2001-2018 Outpatient chronic hemodialysis

Patient admission, assessment of patient and vascular access, central line access, or peritoneal catheter access, patient referrals, delivery of all types of dialysis treatment, delivery of routine and PRN medications, antibiotics, blood products, and IDPN.

• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

• Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
• Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
• Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Completed all patient and family/caregiver education and training for in home CAPD/CCPD therapies.
• maintained close follow up and monitoring of therapies and outcomes.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• managed anemia, bone, hospitalizations, infections, iron protocols and outcomes in collaboration with the IDT.
• provided Individualized care including to Spanish speaking community.