Rebecca Diles
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Caring Registered Nurse experienced in delivering evidence-based care for patients with renal failure. Achieved optimal patient outcomes through effective collaboration, staff training, and calm assessments under pressure. Focused on enhancing clinical operations and team leadership to ensure safe, high-quality dialysis care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator RN
Davita Central Mesa
Mesa, Arizona
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment.
- Monitored critical lab values and worked directly with Doctors and NPs.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations and quality standards in patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding treatment options and care instructions.
- Evaluated patient outcomes to inform adjustments in care strategies and practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to address patient concerns and needs swiftly.
- Assisted in developing an individualized plan of care for each patient based on their needs.
- Coordinated patient admissions into the facility.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care plans.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations according to protocol.
- Facilitated training sessions for new nursing staff on protocols and procedures.
- Performed monthly audits of nursing practices to identify areas of improvement or potential risks.
- Assisted in providing educational materials to patients regarding their condition or treatments.
- All Access Manager
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
Mesa, USA
03.2021 - 01.2022
- 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.
- Collected and analyzed patient data throughout treatment process and documented findings in medical records.
- Delivered medications to 32 patients per day based on individual treatment plans.
- Counseled patients on infusions and potential side effects to enhance treatment compliance.
- Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details.
- Managed emergency situations with speed and expertise to deliver critical care and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
Columbus, USA
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to prepare for treatment, implement interventions, and ensure seamless continuum of care.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests, delivering critical health information to physicians for informed decision-making.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situations and emergency codes.
Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
Columbus, USA
02.2008 - 06.2018
- Initiated dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Documented patients' vital statistics by measuring temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Conducted thorough inspections and safety checks on equipment and instruments to uphold high-quality control standards.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Reduced patients' anxiety by clearly explaining dialysis procedures and the operations of dialysis machines.
- Managed the operation of the reverse osmosis water system by initiating and terminating its use, and conducted water quality tests before starting dialysis.
- Implemented infection control measures by thoroughly cleaning and attaching the hemodialysis machine to access sites, including fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Executed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance procedures to ensure optimal functioning of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Maintained seamless hemodialysis workflow by regularly inventorying and restocking essential equipment and supplies.
Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician
Davita Inc.
Columbus, USA
06.2002 - 02.2008
- Initiated dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
- Reduced patients' anxiety by clearly explaining dialysis procedures and machine operations.
- 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.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Monitored and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment to ensure patient safety.
- Safely transported patients to and from treatment areas while ensuring their comfort. from rooms and prepared for treatments.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Maintained hemodialysis workflow by efficiently inventorying and restocking essential equipment and supplies.
Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Columbus, USA
01.1999 - 06.2002
- Reduced patient anxiety by clearly explaining dialysis procedures and machine operations.
- Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
- Monitored and documented vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, to ensure patient safety before and after dialysis treatment.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Maintained hemodialysis workflow by efficiently inventorying and restocking essential equipment and supplies.
- Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OHSkills
- Patient care coordination
- Care planning
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Assessment techniques
- Infection prevention
- Admissions coordination
- Crisis management
- Collaboration
- Effective communication
- Staff training
- Vascular knowledge
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Unit administration
- Time management
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator RN
Davita Central Mesa
01.2022 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
03.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
06.2018 - 03.2021
Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
02.2008 - 06.2018
Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician
Davita Inc.
06.2002 - 02.2008
Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
01.1999 - 06.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing
Columbus State Community College