Rosa Higgins
Dialyze Direct
Kings Park,New York
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over five years of clinical experience in dialysis, telemetry, and medical-surgical environments. Expertise in patient assessments, medication administration, and education, alongside effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to maintaining compliance with infection control standards and proficient in Epic EMR and clinical documentation systems.
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse
2 Years- Complete pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis patient assessments and monitor for treatment complications
- Conducted comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis assessments, monitoring for complications to ensure patient safety
- Collaborate with nephrologists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
- Coordinated care with nephrologists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Provided education to patients on dialysis treatments, vascular access care, and disease management to enhance understanding and compliance
- Maintain compliance with CMS, CDC, and infection control standards while ensuring safe dialysis practices
Staff Registered Nurse - Telemetry Unit
11 Months- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, cardiac monitoring, and medication administration
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, cardiac monitoring, and medication administration to ensure optimal patient care
- Delivered direct nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients with acute and chronic conditions
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with pharmacists, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to support patient recovery
- Provided education to patients and families on medications, disease management, and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and compliance
- Maintained accurate documentation while promoting patient safety and evidence-based care
Outpatient Registered Nurse
1 Year 11 Months- Supervised daily clinical operations to optimize patient flow and enhance service delivery in outpatient dialysis unit
- Coordinated patient care with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive treatment plans
- Administered medications and monitored patient response throughout dialysis treatments
- Oversaw dialysis staff while ensuring adherence to infection prevention and safety protocols to maintain high standards of patient care
- Educated patients on chronic kidney disease, dialysis treatment plans, and vascular access care
- Maintained treatment records, ensured regulatory compliance, and supported quality improvement initiatives
Staff Registered Nurse
2 Years- Assessed patients before, during, and after treatment while monitoring for complications
- Performed hemodialysis treatments for patients with acute and chronic renal failure
- Communicated abnormal laboratory results and changes in patient condition to nephrologists to facilitate timely interventions
- Maintained and operated dialysis equipment in compliance with safety guidelines to ensure patient safety
- Mentored dialysis technicians and LPNs, fostering staff training and enhancing clinical competencies
- Followed CDC and CMS regulations while participating in quality improvement and infection prevention programs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Patient-centered nursing
Telemetry
Patient care
Clinical experience
Patient assessments
Administering medications
Administering vaccines
Drawing blood
Patient-centered care
Patient education
Family education
Infection control compliance
Epic EMR
EMR management
Precise documentation
Patient triage
Care coordination
Microsoft Office Suite
Patient call management
EMR systems
Personal Information
- License: RN
- Active NY RN License #776666, Exp. Date: 09/30/2027
- ID Type: NY RN License
- ID Number: 776666
Degree
BSN
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
Dialyze Direct
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Staff Registered Nurse - Telemetry Unit
Catholic Health
04.2024 - 03.2025Read More
Outpatient Registered Nurse
Suffolk County Dialysis Center
03.2022 - 02.2024Read More
Staff Registered Nurse
Atlantic Dialysis Management Services
10.2019 - 10.2021Read More
Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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