Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hemodialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Stockton, CA
04.2009 - Current
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Performed initial assessments on newly admitted patients, including vital sign checks and physical examinations.
Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
Provided patient education about diet, medications, and lifestyle changes necessary for successful hemodialysis treatments.
Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly while ensuring appropriate medical interventions were taken.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Assessed patients for signs or symptoms of complications associated with hemodialysis treatments.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Agency Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
01.2007 - 05.2008
Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
Evaluated responses to interventions; modified plan of care accordingly.
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.