MARIA BUCKLEY, RN
Jacksonville
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with proven track record in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Valuing team collaboration and striving for optimal patient outcomes, delivering efficient and compassionate care in fast-paced settings. Specializes in dialysis procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. Eager to contribute skills to a challenging role in a busy facility. Dedicated to providing quality patient care to those in need.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN)
Fresenius Kidney Care
03.2025 - Current
- Use of Kronos for electronic time keeping. Responsible for passing meds to 12-24 patients depending on the day. Assess patients' breath sounds, heart rhythm and presence of edema pretreatment. Assist PCT’s in calculating fluid removal based on these findings. Assist PCT’s with cannulation if necessary. Assess catheter sites for signs of infection, treat, document and change dressings if needed. Draw, sort, hang, give and document prescribed medications listed in the med-sheet for each individual patient. Always monitoring patients for any abnormal findings and assessing blood pressure every 30 minutes. Provide added support to patients who appear nervous or agitated and to PCT’s should they need assistance in caring for patients. Report escalating issues to Charge Nurse and ask for their help should I need their assistance. Assess blood pressure, breath sounds, heart rhythm and presence of edema post treatment. Walk patient to scale assessing gait, level of consciousness, signs of low blood pressure or any abnormalities and weighing patient. Ensure patient receives proper follow up care and document weight and any remaining findings in Chairside.
Registered Nurse (RN)
DaVita Kidney Care
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Use of Kronos for electronic time keeping. Experience in several busy clinics around West Jacksonville. Responsible for passing meds to 12-24 patients depending on the day. Maintain the same duties as a CCHT under the current DaVita Patient Care Technician job description. Assess patients' breath sounds, heart rhythm and presence of edema pretreatment. Assist PCT’s in calculating fluid removal based on these findings. Assist PCT’s with cannulation if necessary. Assess catheter sites for signs of infection, treat, document and change dressings if needed. Give Heparin should it be prescribed prior to start of treatment. Draw, sort, hang, give and document prescribed medications listed in the med-sheet for each individual patient. Always monitoring patients for any abnormal findings and assessing blood pressure every 30 minutes. Provide added support to patients who appear nervous or agitated and to PCT’s should they need assistance in caring for patients. Report escalating issues to Charge Nurse and ask for their help should I need their assistance. Assess blood pressure, breath sounds, heart rhythm and presence of edema post treatment. Walk patient to scale assessing gait, level of consciousness, signs of low blood pressure or any abnormalities and weighing patient. Ensure patient receives proper follow up care and document weight and any remaining findings in CWOW.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Use of Workday for electronic time keeping. Experience in an extremely busy 24 chair, 6-day clinic. Responsible for passing meds to 8-24 patients depending on the day. Maintain the same duties as a CCHT under the current DCI Patient Care Technician job description. Assess patients' breath sounds, heart rhythm and presence of edema pretreatment. Assist PCT’s in calculating fluid removal based on these findings. Assist PCT’s with cannulation if necessary. Assess all catheter sites for signs of infection and change dressings if needed. Give Heparin should it be prescribed prior to start of treatment. Draw, sort, hang, give and document prescribed medications listed in the med-sheet for each individual patient. Always monitoring patients for any abnormal findings and assessing blood pressure every 30 minutes. Provide added support to patients who appear nervous or agitated and to PCT’s should they need assistance in caring for patients. Report escalating issues to Charge Nurse and ask for their help should I need their assistance. Rinse patients' blood back and push a Heparin lock for all patients with CVC’s. Assess blood pressure, breath sounds, heart rhythm and presence of edema post treatment. Walk patient to scale assessing gait, level of consciousness, signs of low blood pressure or any abnormalities and weighing patient. Ensure patient receives proper follow up care and document weight and any remaining findings in Darwin.
Patient Care Technician (CCHT)
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Use of Workday for electronic time keeping. Experience in an extremely busy 24 chair 6-day clinic with 4-5 patients per bay turning over 10-15 patients daily. Inspect equipment and keep dialysis areas clean according to infection control procedures. Calculate fluid removal needs. Provide nutritional supplements and ancillaries according to prescription and direction of the RN. Provide added support to any patients who appear nervous or agitated during treatment. Follow instructions given by RN. Continually monitor patients for any abnormal findings during treatment and adjust accordingly. Ensure patients receive proper follow-up care. Document all findings in Darwin.
Patient Care Technician (CCHT)
Mayo Clinic (PRN, Temp Contract)
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Use of Kronos for electronic time keeping. Experience in an extremely busy 26 chair 6-day clinic with 4-5 patients per bay turning over 10-15 patients daily. Inspect equipment and keep dialysis areas clean according to infection control procedures. Calculate fluid removal needs. Provide nutritional supplements and ancillaries according to prescription and direction of the RN. Provide added support to any patients who appear nervous or agitated during treatment. Follow instructions given by RN. Continually monitor patients for any abnormal findings during treatment and adjust accordingly. Ensure patients receive proper follow-up care. Document all findings in Darwin.
Patient Care Technician (PCT III, CCHT), Preceptor, Access Manager, Cannulation Expert
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Use of Kronos for electronic time keeping. Experience in a 12 chair, 1 isolation room clinic. Experience in an extremely busy 24 chair 3-day clinic with 4-5 patients per bay turning over 10-15 patients daily. Screen all incoming patients for signs and symptoms of Covid-19 as well as inquire about their recent contact with others. Dialyze Covid-19 positive patients by isolating them in a separate bay with proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as an N95 fitted mask, a full-face shield, and a separate fitted gown. All previous dialysis experience applies to day-to-day duties. Train all incoming floor staff, PCT, LPN and RN on how to provide safe and effective dialysis in an intensive 8-week training program and a subsequent 4-week apprenticeship. Discuss updates to policy and procedure and run a daily huddle. Build referrals and make appointments for vein mapping, access placement, catheter removal and various acute issues with current access. Cannulate all newly mature accesses per policy to ensure ordered needle size and blood flow rate are attained before scheduling catheter removal. Report any abnormalities to RN and document all findings in Chairside.
Patient Care Technician (Orthopedic Surgery and Neurological Floors)
Flagler Hospital
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Use of Kronos for electronic time keeping. Obtain vital signs and glucose levels as per floor protocol. Provide nutritional needs according to prescribed diet and retrieve any comforts the patient requires. Assist patients with bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulation. Report findings to the physical therapy’s assessment of mobility. Apply sterile and non-sterile dressings as instructed. Record findings as a Phlebotomist by performing blood collection via venipuncture. Report any abnormalities to RN and document all findings in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Patient Care Technician (CCHT)
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Use of Kronos for electronic time keeping. Experience in an extremely busy 26 chair clinic with 4-5 patients per bay turning over 10-15 patients daily. Inspect equipment and keep dialysis areas clean according to infection control procedures. Set up, safety check, operate and break down Fresenius 2008-T machine. Calculate fluid removal needs. Confirm acid and bicarbonate are properly mixed as per formula. Continually monitor patients for any abnormal findings during treatment and adjust accordingly under RN supervision. Ensure patients receive proper follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
University of Central Florida, College of Nursing
Jacksonville, Florida05.2026
Associate in Science - Nursing RN Degree
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida05.2011
Associate in Arts Degree - undefined
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida08.2008
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Fluid management
- Anemia Management
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Emergency response
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Administering immunizations
- Direct patient care
- Patient monitoring
Certification
- Registered Nursing License - NLC Florida License # RN9659955 Expires June 2026
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) - Expired July 2024
- BLS Certified – Expires June 2027
- Florida Nurses Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN)
Fresenius Kidney Care
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN)
DaVita Kidney Care
09.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse (RN)
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
06.2024 - 09.2024
Patient Care Technician (CCHT)
Mayo Clinic (PRN, Temp Contract)
03.2022 - 09.2022
Patient Care Technician (CCHT)
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
10.2021 - 06.2024
Patient Care Technician (PCT III, CCHT), Preceptor, Access Manager, Cannulation Expert
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2017 - 10.2021
Patient Care Technician (Orthopedic Surgery and Neurological Floors)
Flagler Hospital
09.2015 - 01.2017
Patient Care Technician (CCHT)
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2014 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
University of Central Florida, College of Nursing
Associate in Science - Nursing RN Degree
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Associate in Arts Degree - undefined
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
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