Monica Arriaga
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Registered Nurse with 3years of Dialysis experience and 6years of previous dialysis experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse who cares for patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs.
Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, restoring patients' health through nursing and health education processes. Maintains positive attitude in urgent, stressful situations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Methodist Metropolitan Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing high-quality acute dialysis treatment and monitoring vital signs closely.
- Trained new nursing staff on acute dialysis procedures and best practices, contributing to a knowledgeable and efficient team.
- Assessed patients'' physical and emotional well-being, adjusting care plans as needed to provide optimal support.
- Managed complex cases with multiple comorbidities, coordinating care across various medical disciplines.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards by maintaining a clean environment and adhering to proper sterilization techniques when handling equipment.
- Closely monitored hemodynamic parameters during dialysis sessions, making necessary adjustments based on individual patient needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns regarding the acute dialysis process in a sensitive manner.
Dialysis Registered Nurse CN
US Renal Care
06.2018 - Current
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to dialysis patients.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Administered medications to patients as directed by individual treatment plans and facility policy.
- Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
- Educated pt and family of the dialysis process, and adherence to tx and medications.
- Coordinated pt access surgeries or referral appointments to other providers.
- Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessing and monitoring vital signs, initiating and managing dialysis treatments, administering medications, and reporting changes in patient condition.
- Monitored patients during dialysis sessions for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Educated patients and family members about disease processes, treatments options and self-care management techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plan of care for each patient.
- Managed daily operations of the Dialysis Unit by overseeing staffing levels, scheduling staff shifts, ensuring adequate supplies are available.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Texas Vista Medical Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Dedicated each nursing shift to providing quality care to every renal patient, developing and implementing appropriate treatment plans.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented information in patient medical records.
- Noted each patient's condition prior to treatment and adjusted dialytic therapy.
- Provided information to each patient regarding dialysis therapy, including side effects.
- Assisted physicians with specialized treatments related to renal replacement and apheresis therapy.
LVN
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to dialysis patients.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
LVN
DaVita Valley Baptist
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX05.2021
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Harlingen, TX08.2015
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross - 1/31/2025
Timeline
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Methodist Metropolitan Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- Charge Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
09.2023 - 02.2024
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Texas Vista Medical Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
Dialysis Registered Nurse CN
US Renal Care
06.2018 - Current
LVN
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
07.2017 - 06.2018
LVN
DaVita Valley Baptist
11.2015 - 07.2017
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross - 1/31/2025
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