MICO FITZHUGH
Grandview,Missouri
Summary
RN Med/Surg Renal Transplant and Ortho/Trauma Units providing bedside care for medically complex patients across transplant and trauma settings. Delivers vital sign assessment, medication administration, wound care, and patient education while documenting changes in condition and coordinating with the multidisciplinary team. Supports safe recovery through timely interventions, clear patient communication, and accurate clinical follow-through. Eight years of Certified Phlebotomy experience with adult, geriatric, pediatric, and substance users. Experienced in IV placement, as well as IM injection, flu and other vaccinations, and SC, insulin, and heparin. Also, hanging IV heparin drips, IV maintenance fluids, antibiotics, electrolytes, medications, and TPN. My experience includes many other as-needed, medically directed treatments that I will discuss at the time of the interview.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Med/Surg Renal Transplant and Ortho/Trauma Units
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
02.2026 - Current
- Monitor 6 patients per shift for condition changes, report concerns promptly, and escalate care needs.
- Deliver compassionate bedside care by responding quickly to patient requests and anticipating needs throughout the shift.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up instructions in clear language.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care plans with providers and nursing staff to support recovery and individualized treatment.
- Apply evidence-based practice and quality improvement methods to strengthen care delivery and meet quality measures.
- Use infection control practices, hemodialysis patient assessment, and emergency response judgment to support safe care on renal transplant and ortho/trauma units.
RN Residency Program
Fresenius Medical Care
Kansas City, KS
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported 4 hemodialysis patients per shift with pre-treatment assessment, treatment monitoring, and post-treatment follow-up.
- Evaluated vascular access and pre-treatment status, including fluid, lung, heart, gastrointestinal, edema, and neurological findings.
- Monitored intradialytic responses and delivered physician-ordered interventions for dialysis-related problems.
- Recorded pre- and post-dialysis weights, vital signs, and treatment data accurately in the clinical application.
- Reported significant changes promptly to the NP and HCP, and corrected omitted chart entries for completeness.
- Reinforced patient education and infection control practices while providing safe, attentive care to hemodialysis clients.
Clinical Hemodialysis Technician III (Preceptor)
Fresenius Medical Care
Kansas City, MO
07.2012 - 09.2025
- Documented, entered, and verified physician orders in treatment machines with accurate electronic health record documentation.
- Cannulated fistulas and grafts using 17g, 16g, 15g, and 14g needles, including straight and buttonhole access.
- Monitored patients and dialysis machines during 30-minute checks, tracking vitals, weight, temperature, and access status.
- Educated patients on fluid gains, diet, labs, and access care for fistulas, grafts, and catheters.
- Disinfected water systems and machines, calibrated Phoenix meters, and opened and closed the water system.
- Provided catheter care, dressing changes, pre- and post-treatment care, and emergency response when needed.
- Preceptor-trained new employees, RNs, and technicians for 12 weeks while resolving treatment complaints and machine alarms.
PRN Clinical Hemodialysis Technician III
Fresenius Medical Care
Kansas City, MO
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Complete [number]% accurate treatment documentation by entering and verifying physician orders in dialysis machines.
- Support 5-6 hemodialysis patients per shift while maintaining safe treatment monitoring and timely interventions.
- Cannulate fistulas and grafts using 14g–17g needles, including straight and buttonhole access techniques.
- Monitor vital signs, weight, temperature, and machine readings throughout treatment, including 30-minute patient checks.
- Disinfect water systems and machines, verify SDS and RO parameters, and calibrate Phoenix meters before and after use.
- Educate patients on fluid gains, diet, labs, and vascular access care for fistulas, grafts, and catheters.
- Precept new employees, RNs, and technicians for 12 weeks while resolving treatment complaints and responding to emergencies.
Clinical Hemodialysis Technician II(Preceptor)
DaVita Dialysis Center
Kansas City, MO
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Documented and verified physician orders in treatment machines, then recorded vital signs, weights, temperatures, and patient observations.
- Cannulated fistulas and grafts using 17g, 16g, 15g, and 14g needles, including straight and buttonhole access techniques.
- Disinfected water systems and machines, checked SDS and RO parameters, and calibrated Phoenix meters before treatment runs.
- Educated patients on fluid gains, diet, labs, and access care for fistulas, grafts, and catheters.
- Precepted new employees, registered nurses, and technicians through 12-week training on dialysis workflows and treatment standards.
Education
NCLEX - undefined
12-2025
Associate's degree in nursing (ADN) - undefined
Rasmussen University
Overland Park, KS09-2025
Diploma in Medical Assisting - undefined
Concorde Career Institute
01-2003
Skills
- Hemodialysis patient assessment
- Vascular access cannulation
- Dialysis treatment monitoring
- Medication administration
- Electronic health record documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Water system disinfection
Accomplishments
- Rasmussen University Dean's List 2023-2024 and Honor Roll 2024-2025
- Concorde 2003 Limited Radiography Certification
- Academic Achievement Award
- Student Helping Student
- Dean's List
- Fresenius Preceptor for 13 years
- Expert Cannulator for 11 years.
- Assisted in opening Lenexa Clinic
Certification
BLS - Basic Life Support
Personal Information
- Title: RN
- ID Type: NCSBN ID
- ID Number: #2025053115
Additional Information
- Rasmussen University: Dean's List Fall/Winter 2023-2024, Dean's List Spring 2024, Honor Roll Summer/Winter
- Concorde Career Institute: 2024/2025, Academic Achievement Award 2003, Student Helping 2003, Student Dean's List 2003, Limited Radiography Certification 2003, Certification of Completion, Medical Assistant 2003
Timeline
RN Med/Surg Renal Transplant and Ortho/Trauma Units
Research Medical Center
02.2026 - Current
RN Residency Program
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2025 - 12.2025
PRN Clinical Hemodialysis Technician III
Fresenius Medical Care
12.2016 - 11.2017
Clinical Hemodialysis Technician II(Preceptor)
DaVita Dialysis Center
12.2016 - 11.2017
Clinical Hemodialysis Technician III (Preceptor)
Fresenius Medical Care
07.2012 - 09.2025
Diploma in Medical Assisting - undefined
Concorde Career Institute
Associate's degree in nursing (ADN) - undefined
Rasmussen University