Staci Solorzano

Work History

Registered Nurse

Fresenius Medical Center

Houston, TX

01.2022 - Current

Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Director of Nursing

Simply Dialysis And Home Health

Katy , Texas

04.2021 - 11.2021

Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Recruited and developed over 12 quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
Participated in weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns.
Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Evaluated work performance of 15 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.

Registered Nurse Clinical Manager

Davita

Katy, TX

12.2019 - 10.2021

Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Collaborated with clinic manager to maintain daily operations.
Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 36-chair facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 7 employees across more than 3 departments.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations including flu, DTaP and HPV vaccines.
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.

Dialysis Charge Nurse

DaVita

Katy , TX

10.2019 - 09.2021

Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of dialysis patients in challenging COVID environment.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Cared for patients in 36-chair unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Led successful 7-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita

Houston, TX

10.2015 - 10.2019

Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure, and asthma.
Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions, and dialytic treatments.
Utilized 3 automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
Utilized EPIC automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
Oversaw administration of peritoneal dialysis in addition to heparin, albumin and lidocaine medications.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Combat Medic (68W)

United States Army

San Antonio, TX

09.2003 - 10.2011

Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
Executed emergency diagnostic procedures to treat patients, including stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring.
Communicated with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims or to receive instructions for further treatment.
Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Developed team communications and information for meetings.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Registered Nurse

Director of Nursing

Registered Nurse Clinical Manager

Dialysis Charge Nurse

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

Combat Medic (68W)

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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