Yadira Munoz
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Highly dedicated, compassionate and qualified dialysis Registered Nurse (RN) with 13 years experience in providing safe and excellent dialysis treatments seeking a new career path with St. Davids Outpatient Blood Cancer Center
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Dialysis/Apheresis Nurse
Texas Children Hospital
Austin, Texas
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Performed quality control tests on a regular basis for Fresenius 2008T and apheresis machines, swiftly addressing detected problems.
- Assisted physicians with specialized treatments related to renal replacement and apheresis therapy.
- Adhered strictly to safety policies and procedures when handling biohazardous materials or operating apheresis equipment.
- Performed Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) and Red Cell Exchange (RCE) utilizing Terumo apheresis equipment for pediatric patients
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to pediatric patients
- Educated patients and families on disease management and healthy living choices
Inpatient Staff Dialysis Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Hospital
Round Rock, TX
11.2020 - Current
Acute Staff Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
Austin, TX
04.2017 - 04.2021
PRN Acute Staff Dialysis Nurse
Satellite Health Care
Austin, TX
06.2018 - 11.2020
Acute Staff Dialysis Nurse
DaVita Acute Hospital Services at Inova Fairfax
Falls Church, VA
10.2015 - 04.2017
Acute Staff Dialysis Nurse
DaVita Acute Hospital Services
Topeka, KS
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Utilized individualized approach to evaluate and apply prescribed dialysis techniques such as Hemodialysis, CRRT, and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) for patients with varying medical and surgical diagnoses
- Effectively communicated with dialysis patients and their families to ensure understanding of the procedure, answering questions and alleviating any concerns
- Implemented vigilant observation of patients undergoing treatments, promptly notifying physicians of any adverse developments.
- Active participation and intervention in emergency scenarios.
- Thoroughly documented care provided, ensuring efficient medication administration along with AVF/AVG and CVC monitoring.
- Maintains optimal machine performance by resolving issues related to alarms and alerts on various types of dialysis equipment, such as the hemodialysis machine, peritoneal dialysis cycler, and Prismaflex & NxStage CRRT systems
- Frequent monitoring of dialysis water system such as portable reverse osmosis (RO) machines
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals by relaying critical information from lab reviews, facilitating efficient decision-making for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assumed role as Charge Nurse to oversee treatment of patients receiving hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and CRRT, assigning tasks and ensuring coordinated care alongside physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Provided acute dialysis nursing care in accordance with the hospital's policies and guidelines.
- Assumed on-call duties and extended working hours as required.
Outpatient Dialysis Charge Nurse/Staff
DaVita Morgan
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2011 - 06.2014
- Implemented proper protocols for setting up dialyzers and machines, guaranteeing their safety during dialysis procedures
- Maintained vigilance over patients and equipment alarms throughout treatment sessions
- Assessed patients before and after each treatment
- Administered hemodialysis treatments with patient's access
- Maintained accurate records of patients' vital signs before, during, and after dialysis procedures
- Documented, verified and ensured proper implementation of physician orders
- Developed and executed personalized care plans for patients
- Supervised the activities of fellow RNs and PCTs, offering recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of patient care.
- Ensured accurate administration of prescribed intravenous and oral medications in the course of treatment.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding hemodialysis process, dietary modifications, and fluid management.
Neonatal Nurse, NICU Department
Children’s Hospital
Pittsburg, PA
05.2010 - 04.2011
Neonatal Nurse, NICU & Newborn Nursery
Christus Spohn South Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
06.2006 - 04.2010
- Attended high risk deliveries and normal newborn deliveries
- Transitioned, assessed, and cared for Level 1, II, III newborns
- Implemented nursing interventions, and evaluate outcomes on Level I,II,III NICU patients
- Provided care before and after surgeries on delicate infants
- Developed and maintained a caring and safe environment for infants on oscillators, ventilators, CPAP and on oxygen therapy
- Managed IV lines and incubators
- Took care of the nutritional needs of infants
- Communicated and obtained strong rapport with parents, families, physicians, and other health care professionals to ensure the best care and treatment are given to infants with serious health concerns and illnesses.
Yeoman Second Class Petty Officer
U. S. Coast Guard
09.1998 - 01.2006
- Administrative assistant
- Processed travel claims
- Assisted in helping active duty members complete retirement packets, reviewed benefits and pay information.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas in Brownsville/TSC
05.2008
Associates Degree in Nursing -
University of Texas in Brownsville/TSC
05.2005
Skills
- Can manage dialysis equipment: Liberty Cycler, NxStage, Fresenius 2008K & Fresenius 2008T Hemodialysis machine, Prismaflex CRRT system, Spectra Optia Terumo
- Flexible schedule, able to work weekends, days/nights
- Fluent in Spanish
- Able to multitask and work independently to make sound judgments decisions during stressful an emergency situations
- Display strong ability to organize and prioritize patient care
- Strong ability to critically think and act in a safe and competent manner
Timeline
Pediatric Dialysis/Apheresis Nurse
Texas Children Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Inpatient Staff Dialysis Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Hospital
11.2020 - Current
PRN Acute Staff Dialysis Nurse
Satellite Health Care
06.2018 - 11.2020
Acute Staff Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
04.2017 - 04.2021
Acute Staff Dialysis Nurse
DaVita Acute Hospital Services at Inova Fairfax
10.2015 - 04.2017
Acute Staff Dialysis Nurse
DaVita Acute Hospital Services
06.2014 - 09.2015
Outpatient Dialysis Charge Nurse/Staff
DaVita Morgan
05.2011 - 06.2014
Neonatal Nurse, NICU Department
Children’s Hospital
05.2010 - 04.2011
Neonatal Nurse, NICU & Newborn Nursery
Christus Spohn South Hospital
06.2006 - 04.2010
Yeoman Second Class Petty Officer
U. S. Coast Guard
09.1998 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas in Brownsville/TSC
Associates Degree in Nursing -
University of Texas in Brownsville/TSC
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