Marilou Arenas
San Diego,CA
Summary
Clinical professional with proven record of managing clinical operations and improving patient outcomes. Advanced knowledge in healthcare protocols complemented by collaborative approach to team management. Reliable in adapting to dynamic healthcare environments and dedicated to achieving optimal results through strategic planning and execution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Manager Home Therapies II
Fresenius Kidney Care
03.2021 - Current
- Manage the tactical execution of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, operational methods, growth, and quality and staffing
- Provide leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters
- Experienced leadership required for multi-faceted environment; role primarily focuses on tactical execution
- Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals
- Program or project responsibility generally within the Home Therapy Department
- Manages the operations of one or more HT Programs, direct impact within assigned area
- Manages the coordination of activities of a section or department with direct responsibility for results, including costs, operational methods, and staffing
- Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
- Recommends changes to policies and procedures following company protocol as needed
- Ensures that subordinates follow policy and procedures
- Frequently interacts with supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers
- Participates and presents at meetings with internal and external representatives
- Often leading a cooperative effort among members of a project team
- Interacts with internal departments and external customers; particularly in problem resolution
- Acts as an advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve problems
- Responsible for hiring, coaching and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action and terminations
- Participates in the development and implements the area strategic plans, goals and objectives ensuring alignment with those of the region, division and company
- Implements HT program-specific and area quality goals and action plans in order to achieve quality standards
- Responsible and accountable for facility maintenance and environmental integrity
- Promotes a culture of safety in assigned market
- Provide technical guidance
- Assist with various projects as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
- Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians, and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the clinic by enforcing policies related to infection control, medication administration, and incident reporting procedures.
- Implemented onboarding for new employees, which enabled each to effectively learn tasks and job duties.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Successfully managed clinic operations during periods of change or growth by adapting processes as needed.
- Communicated with patients, asked appropriate questions, and employed active listening to determine best care.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate seamless patient care across various medical specialties.
Home Therapies Charge Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Implemented adult learning principles in educational interactions
- Recognized emergency situations and responded effectively in calm and controlled manner
- Administered medications and monitors use and side effects
- Documented nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and medication administration in patient chart
- Administered medications to patients per physician's orders
- Sustained proficiency through continuous education and trainings
- Evaluated and interpreted information and made independent decisions
- Demonstrated clinical competence utilizing nursing process
- Promoted patients independence by establishing patient care goals
- Facilitated and participated in staff development, including orientation and training
- Sought assistance and support in unfamiliar clinical situations and utilized guidance of mentors
- Accepted personal responsibility to maintain competencies for direct patient care and team leadership
- Maintained cleanliness and appearance of treatment rooms between each client
- Provided quality care in compassionate and professional manner
- Identified progress in goal achievement and reassessment of outcomes
- Utilized problem-solving techniques in coordinating patient care and site health delivery systems
- Followed infection control and medical center policies, including that of
- Performed treatments scheduled during shift and documents appropriately
- Administered immunizations against infectious diseases and follow up on any adverse reactions
- Assessed learning needs and taught patient and family
Home Therapies Training Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
12.2013 - 07.2017
- Provided preoperative instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities
- Assessed physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients
- Promoted infection control, equipment and environmental safety
- Performed evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication review
- Performed comprehensive initial and ongoing assessment of patients and families
- Established priorities in emergency medical situations
- Contacted outside medical providers to verify medical problems, medications, treatments and appointments
- Treated all patients and staff with dignity and respect in consistent manner
- Administered Injections, IV starts and administering fluid
- Participated in professional development activities and maintained professional affiliations
- Organized, coordinated and prioritized patient care consistently utilizing available resources
- Maintained departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes
- Followed infection control and medical center policies, including that of
- Performed treatments scheduled during shift and documents appropriately
- Administered immunizations against infectious diseases and follow up on any adverse reactions
- Participated in follow up phone calls and follow up patient visits
Team Leader In-Center Hemodialysis Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Responsible for dialysis care, case management, and medication management
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients
- Obtained medical information and vital signs of patients
- Adjusted patients medications for epogen, zemplar, and hectoral according to algorithms
- Ordered medication supplies for the clinic
Home Therapies Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
02.2007 - 11.2010
- Assessment of patients before and after treatments
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records
- Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on the health care team
- Initiated and terminated treatment of central venous catheters as well as fistulas and grafts
- Developed and implemented care plans
- Acted as Acting Nurse Manager at two clinical facilities when Nurse Manager on vacation or off island trainings/conferences
Education
Bachelors in Science - Nursing
University of Guam
Mangilao, GU06.2004
Skills
- Team leadership and direction
- Critical thinking
- Team management
- Clinical leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Staff supervision
- Patient safety
- Effective communication
- Onboarding and coaching
- Quality improvement
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical quality improvement
Certification
- Registered Nurse, California license # 843443
- Registered Nurse, Virginia license # 1229098
- Certified Nephrology Nurse since May 2021
Timeline
Clinical Manager Home Therapies II
Fresenius Kidney Care
03.2021 - Current
Home Therapies Charge Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
07.2017 - 03.2021
Home Therapies Training Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
12.2013 - 07.2017
Team Leader In-Center Hemodialysis Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
03.2011 - 06.2013
Home Therapies Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
02.2007 - 11.2010
- Registered Nurse, California license # 843443
- Registered Nurse, Virginia license # 1229098
- Certified Nephrology Nurse since May 2021
Bachelors in Science - Nursing
University of Guam
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