Sybil Canales
Suitland,MD
Summary
Compassionate Dialysis Registered Nurse with nearly ten years of experience in providing skilled patient care during hemodialysis procedures within acute and chronic clinical settings. Strong understanding of kidney diseases and dialysis treatment plans, combined with exceptional interpersonal skills to provide emotional support and quality nursing care to patients. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes. Implement effective communication strategies that enhance patient comfort and understanding of their treatments.
Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Cent
Largo, MD
09.2019 - Current
- Administer dialysis treatments, blood transfusions, and medications to patients in a fast-paced clinical setting.
- Monitor patient responses during dialysis sessions.
- Educate patients on dialysis procedures and post-treatment care.
- Order dialysis supplies
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation for each treatment session.
- Trained new staff on best practices and protocols in dialysis care.
- Educate patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
Dialysis RN
Fresenius Kidney Care
Baltimore, MD
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Administered medications and dialysis treatments to patients with chronic renal disease in an outpatient setting as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients on kidney health and treatment options during consultations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in the operation of dialysis machines and ensured proper functioning.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Ordered dialysis supplies for the dialysis clinic.
Contractual RN
Nursefinders, LLC
Towson, Maryland
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and nursing protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans and interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the medical staff promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care instructions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families in challenging situations.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Performed continuous bladder irrigations, administered cardiac drips, interpreted cardiac strips, and reported abnormalities to physicians.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD 09.2010 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD 09.2007 - 12.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD 09.2003 - 06.2006
Skills
- Dialysis treatment
- Patient education
- Electronic health records
- Renal care management
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Blood transfusions
Certification
- September 2025 - BLS (AHA)
- July 2006 - Registered Nurse
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Cent
09.2019 - Current
Dialysis RN
Fresenius Kidney Care
11.2016 - 08.2019
Contractual RN
Nursefinders, LLC
02.2016 - 11.2016
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Coppin State University
09.2010 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Notre Dame of Maryland University
09.2007 - 12.2009
Associate of Science - Nursing
The Community College of Baltimore County
09.2003 - 06.2006