Maryhazel Pusod Turner
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
New Braunfels, TX
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Conduct and document comprehensive pre-dialysis and post-dialysis patient assessments
- Oversee dialysis technicians throughout treatment to ensure safe and effective care
- Monitor patient responses during dialysis and intervene as needed
- Review and implement physician dialysis orders
- Perform assessment, preparation, and cannulation of vascular access, including AV fistulas, grafts, and dialysis catheters
- Maintain sterile technique when assessing dialysis catheter exit sites
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educate patients on fluid management and condition-specific care plans
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs within the healthcare team to promote holistic care approaches.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
Registered Nurse
Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
San Antonio, TX
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols, self-care techniques, and health management strategies.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
New Braunfels, TX
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Performed safety inspections and operational checks on dialysis machines prior to treatment
- Weighed patients and calculated fluid removal goals
- Collaborated closely with supervising nurses during dialysis treatments
- Assessed vascular access (fistulas and grafts) prior to cannulation
- Monitored patients before, during, and after dialysis treatments
- Responded promptly to dialysis machine alarms
- Ensured patient comfort and safety throughout treatment
- Cleaned and disinfected dialysis equipment following protocols
- Assisted in dialysis procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Conducted routine equipment checks to ensure proper functionality during treatments.
- Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
- Fostered clean and hygienic environment, reducing risk of infections.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
- Contributed to team meetings, offering insights on patient care improvements based on direct observations.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated electronic health systems.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Misamis University
Ozamiz City, Philippines03-2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- RN, Registered Nurse 2023 Texas
- License No. 1129675
- Expire: 2027-02
- RN, Registered Nurse Philippines
- License No. 0851205
- BLS CPR certification up to date
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2020
Language:
Bisayan, Tagalog, English
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
09.2024 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse
Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2024 - 09.2024
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
02.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Misamis University