Monica Quelex-Cruz

• Perform monthly and weekly labs
• Follow infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machines to access sites like fistulas, grafts and catheters
• Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
• Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
• Performed vascular access site assessments prior to each treatment session, reducing potential risks associated with needle placement.
• Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
• Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
• Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
• Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
• Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.

PERITONEAL DIALYSIS PCT

• Obtain and record vital signs, weight, PD effluent appearance, and other required treatment data.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and promptly report abnormal findings, complications, or concerns to the supervising nurse.
• Assist in performing routine assessments and documentation in electronic medical records
• Assist with the education and training of patients and caregivers on peritoneal dialysis procedures, infection-control practices.
• Support patients during initial PD setup, catheter care, and routine exchanges under supervision of licensed clinical staff.
• Reinforce patient adherence to prescribed treatment plans and provide ongoing support to ensure confidence and safety in performing home dialysis.

• Handled communications between staff and patients, including producing error-free correspondence and routing all mail
• Supported meetings by organizing spaces, preparing documentation, and completing meeting notes
• Organized and update file systems, keeping records easily retrievable
• Answer multiple phone lines
• Review medical records for potential new, transfer and traveling patients
• Office and medical supply ordering
• Stocking medical supplies and medications
• Request medical records from hospital and doctors office
• CMS 2728 and 2740