PRISCILLA GONZÁLEZ DÍAZ
SAINTCLOUD,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse (BSN) skilled in Case Management, Dialysis, and Emergency Nursing. Expertise in coordinating multidisciplinary care, conducting comprehensive assessments, and creating tailored care plans. Proven success in enhancing patient outcomes through education and infection prevention strategies. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse – Peritoneal Dialysis
DaVita Dialysis Center
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care to patients receiving peritoneal dialysis, ensuring individualized treatment plans and support.
- Evaluate patients’ peritoneal dialysis treatments, review treatment adequacy and clinical outcomes, and collaborate with the nephrologist to optimize the plan of care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on peritoneal dialysis procedures, medication adherence, renal diet, and fluid management to enhance treatment understanding and adherence.
- Trained new patients and caregivers on the procedures and best practices for peritoneal dialysis therapy to ensure effective treatment.
- Perform patient assessments before, during, and after PD treatments.
- Administer prescribed medications according to physician orders and DaVita protocols.
- Monitored PD catheter exit sites for signs of infection or complications, enabling timely interventions to maintain patient safety.
- Provide on-call support for peritoneal dialysis patients, troubleshooting urgent treatment issues and coordinating appropriate interventions.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards.
Nurse Case Manager
Varmed Management
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed individualized care plans, aligning patient goals with clinical best practices to promote optimal health management.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with physicians and specialists to enhance treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes.
- Managed caseload of patients with chronic and complex medical conditions, ensuring comprehensive care tailored to individual needs.
- Educated patients on disease management and medication compliance.
Registered Nurse – Hemodialysis
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Performed hemodialysis treatments for patients with end-stage renal disease.
- Monitored patient vital signs and overall well-being throughout dialysis treatments to ensure safety and comfort.
- Assessed vascular access sites including AV fistulas, grafts, and central venous catheters.
- Administered prescribed medications and IV iron therapy.
- Educated patients on renal disease management, fluid restrictions, renal diet, and medication adherence to promote better health outcomes.
- Managed dialysis-related complications and emergencies to maintain patient care and safety.
- Educated patients on renal disease, fluid restrictions, renal diet, and medication adherence.
- Documented patient care accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Health Center
Bayamón, PR
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Conducted rapid patient assessments to identify critical needs.
- Administered medications and assisted with emergency care.
- Collaborated with the emergency department team to provide safe, efficient patient care.
- Collaborated with medical teams to assess patient conditions quickly.
- Partnered with medical teams to swiftly evaluate patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments following physician orders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Interamerican University
Cupey, PR 07.2011 - 07.2014
Skills
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Hemodialysis
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Care Coordination
- Chronic Disease Management
- Case Management
- Infection Prevention
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Care plan development
- EMR documentation
- Team collaboration
- Patient education programs
- Chronic disease care
- Dialysis emergency protocols
- Treatment evaluation
- Clinical outcome analysis
- Patient scheduling
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- CPR
- EHR Course for Nurses
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Peritoneal Dialysis
DaVita Dialysis Center
01.2021 - Current
Nurse Case Manager
Varmed Management
01.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse – Hemodialysis
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2018 - 01.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Health Center
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Interamerican University
07.2011 - 07.2014