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RENA GONZALEZ

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated background of success, with specialized knowledge and skills regarding the treatment of patients with acute and chronic renal failure in both the inpatient and outpatient settings and possess the ability to provide hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acute Dialysis Nurse

St. Jude Medical Center, Fullerton, CA
10.2021 - Current
  • 3-4x/wk, Mid Shift, 24hr on call
  • Provides direct patient care based upon nursing assessment to patients who have a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions, following established standards, department guidelines and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Collaborates with members of multidisciplinary team regarding each patient's care.
  • Offers exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Utilizes the nursing process: patient advocacy, maintenance of aseptic technique, medication administration, documentation of treatments and care, management of equipment, patient safety and monitoring of vital signs.

Acute Dialysis Nurse

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA
10.2021 - 07.2022

Day Shift, 6 days/ month with on call

Acute Dialysis Nurse

Kaiser Permanente, Ontario, CA
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • 2-3x/wk Evening shift 3pm to 330am, and on call 330am to 7am

Acute Dialysis Nurse

Renal Management Group
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • 3x/week; Kindred Riverside; mainly responsible for ICU patients; worked with patient care technician.

Charge Nurse/Coordinator/ Vascular Access Leader

Satellite Healthcare, Orange, CA
08.2013 - 06.2020
  • Evening shift, MWF, 36hrs/week 10am-1030pm, Vascular Access Leader, Anemia Manager.
  • Performed charge nurse duties for daily operations of 24 adult station dialysis unit. Maintains accountability for coordination and delivery of care to patients with end stage renal disease.
  • Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating patient care of patient. Coordinates, delegates, provides direct nursing care for patients and oversees daily functions of dialysis staff.
  • Utilized critical thinking based on data; rounds on patients with physician and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate when making decision.
  • Utilized the nursing process: patient advocacy, maintenance of aseptic technique, medication administration, documentation of treatments and care, management of equipment, patient safety and monitoring of vital signs.

Acute Dialysis Nurse

LA Kidney Dialysis, Los Angeles
09.2015 - 07.2019
  • TTh/S, 24hrs/week serving multiple medical centers in OC & LA area.

Staff Nurse Leader

Fresenius Medical Group, Bellflower, CA
08.2011 - 06.2015
  • Staff Nurse Leader, MWF, 36hrs/week

Acute Dialysis Nurse

Southland Medical Group, Lakewood, CA
08.2011 - 05.2014
  • TTh/S; provided services at Lakewood, Beverly, Suburban Medical Centers.

Acute Dialysis Nurse

Davita, Inc, Ontario, CA
08.2010 - 01.2012
  • 4x/week with on weekly on call, provided services at Riverside Community Hospital, Parkview and Corona Medical Centers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

North Davao College Foundation
Philippines
2008

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Notre Dame of Dadiangas
University
2002

Skills

  • 10 years dialysis experience in chronic and acute setting
  • Plasmapheresis
  • Expert Vascular Cannulation Skills
  • EPIC, Meditech, Cerner, SPIN, Ecube, AllScripts EMR Tools
  • Fresenius Machines, Baxter, Specre Optia Apheresis System, Proficient
  • Quality Nursing Care

Certification

RN License, CA, HI

BSN - Bachelors Science in Nursing
CNN - Certified Nephrology Nurse
CHT - Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Spectra Optia Apheresis Program Acquired
AHA BLS/CPR, ACLS
IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal 2010
EKG Monitor Tech Certified 2010

Timeline

Acute Dialysis Nurse

St. Jude Medical Center, Fullerton, CA
10.2021 - Current

Acute Dialysis Nurse

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA
10.2021 - 07.2022

Acute Dialysis Nurse

Kaiser Permanente, Ontario, CA
03.2020 - 07.2021

Acute Dialysis Nurse

Renal Management Group
08.2019 - 07.2021

Acute Dialysis Nurse

LA Kidney Dialysis, Los Angeles
09.2015 - 07.2019

Charge Nurse/Coordinator/ Vascular Access Leader

Satellite Healthcare, Orange, CA
08.2013 - 06.2020

Staff Nurse Leader

Fresenius Medical Group, Bellflower, CA
08.2011 - 06.2015

Acute Dialysis Nurse

Southland Medical Group, Lakewood, CA
08.2011 - 05.2014

Acute Dialysis Nurse

Davita, Inc, Ontario, CA
08.2010 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

North Davao College Foundation

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Notre Dame of Dadiangas
RENA GONZALEZ