Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career and history in dialysis patient care/management in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with coworkers, patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse-Contract
Maxim Healthcare-LBJ Acute Dialysis Nurse
11.2022 - Current
Worked independently to provide hemodialysis/peritoneal to patients, setting up equipment and implementing dialysis to patients with fistulas, grafts, and catheters and monitor and document care during dialysis, and communicate with MD based upon patients' needs
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse-Contract
Angel Staffing- Harris Health System-LBJ Hospital
08.2021 - 08.2022
Provided acute dialysis to patients with ESRD and ARF.
Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
Acute Dialysis Nurse-Contract
QT Staffing-St Thomas Rutherford
04.2021 - 07.2021
Provided acute hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis to patients with ESRD and ARF
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Cared for patients one to one, in ICU, EC, and floor status in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Facility Administrator
West University Dialysis, US Renalcare
03.2020 - 04.2021
Overseeing the day to day facility operations, Charge Nurse capable, budgetary oversight, daily productivity and labor reports, admissions/discharge of patients, QAPI, Governing Body, yearly evaluations, employee development, payroll, vaccination/access management, NHSN and Crownweb reporting, accountable for compliance with State and Federal Regulations such as HIPPA, OSHA, JACHO and CMS, etc., COVID Nursing
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Managed nurses and nursing activities in 13-bed facility by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Acute Clinical Manager
MD Anderson, US Renalcare
12.2017 - 03.2020
Overseeing the day-to-day operations, Charge Nurse capable, staff scheduling, supply management, QAPI, daily communication with hospital liaison, budgeting, staff evaluations, payroll, counseling and discipline of employees, accountable for hospital compliance with State and Federal Regulations such as HIPPA, OSHA, JACHO and CMS, etc.
Communicated effectively with staff members, physicians and patients, employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
Monitored, analyzed and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
Facility Administrator
Webster Dialysis, US Renalcare
12.2016 - 12.2017
Overseeing the day to day facility operations, Charge Nurse capable, budgetary oversight, daily productivity and labor reports, admissions/discharge of patients, QAPI, Governing Body, yearly evaluations, employee development, payroll, vaccination/access management, NHSN and Crownweb reporting.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 36 bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 30 employees, including nurses, PCT's and office personnel
Managed and supervised dialysis facility and implemented policies and procedures to standardize delivery of care according to State and Federal regulations and CMS.
Acute Program Manager
Fresenius Medical Care
05.2015 - 12.2016
Oversee the day to day operations of 6 hospitals, relationship management with team and physicians, oversight of HR functions (e.g., payroll, policy adherence, employee development), direct nursing, technical and biomedical supervision, recruiting and retention responsibilities, budgetary oversight focusing on personnel performance and efficiency of patient loads, manage physical inventory and supply utilization, accountable for hospital compliance with State and Federal Regulations such as HIPPA, OSHA and CMS, premium billing related issues, and weekly hospital rounds.
Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Worked at least 20 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
RN Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Acutes
08.2013 - 05.2015
Overseen 6 hospitals and report to hospital administrators, provide quality assurance to hospitals and monthly QAPI, accountability e for hospital compliance with State and Federal Regulations such as HIPPA, OSHA, JACHO and CMS, payroll, performance reviews, credentialing of nurses at all hospitals, premium billing and all other billing related issues, weekly nursing schedules, weekly hospital rounds. Charge Nurse capable
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care inn ICU or EC setting.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
RN/LVN Home Dialysis Nurse
US Renalcare Houston Home Therapy
02.1998 - 08.2013
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lamar State College
Port Arthur, TX
05.2013
Skills
Cerner/Epic
Knowledge of Fresenius H, K, T, Althin and Baxter
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Certification/Licenses
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient Care Assessment
Patient Treatment
Compassionate and Caring
Dialysis Treatment
Nurse Management
Accurate Documentation
Infection Control Procedures
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 12/2021-12/2023
BLS/CPR 12/2021-12/2023
Affiliations
American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)Member through 04/30/2023