Rochelle Manzano
Arlington, TX,TX
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Texas Health Southwest, adept in medication and IV administration, and renowned for exceptional patient care. Leveraged expertise in patient assessments and infection control to enhance patient satisfaction and safety. Demonstrated leadership in nursing staff development, contributing to continuous process improvements and regulatory compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Southwest
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Charge Nurse
DaVita
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Advocated for continuous process improvements within the organization by identifying inefficiencies in current workflows then suggesting actionable solutions that were ultimately implemented.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth as needed.
- Served as a trusted resource for both colleagues and patients seeking guidance on best practices in dialysis care or assistance with complex case management issues.
- Maintained a positive, patient-centered culture by modeling exceptional nursing care and reinforcing the value of empathy, compassion, and professionalism among team members.
- Contributed to successful Joint Commission and other regulatory agency accreditation reviews through diligent adherence to established policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations regarding licensing requirements for dialysis centers by maintaining accurate records of staffing credentials, equipment maintenance logs, inspections reports.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Dialysis Technician
US Renal
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Rehabilitation Technician
Pate Rehabilitation
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Built trusting relationships with patients and families, fostering a supportive atmosphere for recovery.
- Supported patients during physical therapy sessions, providing encouragement and motivation for continued progress.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
- Educated patients on proper use of assistive devices, reducing the risk of injury or further complications.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Bulacan State University
Malolos, Bulacan03.2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family Education
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Medication Distribution
- Nursing staff leadership
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Insulin medication assistance
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Southwest
01.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse
DaVita
09.2021 - 10.2023
Dialysis Technician
US Renal
11.2020 - 08.2021
Rehabilitation Technician
Pate Rehabilitation
03.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Bulacan State University
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