Shelley Shelley Romero
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated nurse offering over 10 years of experience in dialysis, as a PCT and now RN, and looking for a new long-term position with room for career development. Excellent leadership, time management and multitasking abilities. Successful at providing expertise in complicated patients, managing complaints and achieving care objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
North Las Vegas, NV
10.2022 - Current
- Provided care to acutely ill patients on dialysis treatments in a hospital setting.
- Performed physical assessments of patients, including vital signs and weight measurements.
- Assessed patient responses to treatments and interventions, making adjustments as needed.
- Adhered to policies regarding safety protocols, emergency management and disaster preparedness plans.
- Educated patients and families about dialysis treatments, medications, diet plans and lifestyle changes.
Registered Nurse
Horizon Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
North Las Vegas, NV
03.2013 - 04.2018
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments in the clinic setting.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Assessed patient response to prescribed therapies and reported any changes in condition to physicians or nurses.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05-2022
Skills
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
- Phlebotomy
- Blood Transfusion Administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Nevada
- BLS, AHA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Horizon Specialty Hospital of Las Vegas
06.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
10.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
03.2013 - 04.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Southern Nevada
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