Yahaira Rodriguez
Southbridge,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, and respectful attitude.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Davita
Worcester, MA
07.2023 - Current
- Managed over 50 patients daily as Charge Nurse.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques.
- Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding health management and treatment options.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on procedures, policies, and best practices within the unit.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and improving overall satisfaction with care received.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and clinical guidelines.
- Monitored patient vital signs and dialysis machine parameters for optimal treatment outcomes.
Clinical Care Transition Coordinator
Fallon Health
Worcester, MA
07.2017 - 03.2023
- Managed over 50 members.
- Coordinated patient transitions between care settings to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and reduce readmission rates.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients and addressing potential issues early on.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Regis College
Weston, MA03.2027
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lawrence/Regis College
Medford, MA03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Health Sciences
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA05.2016
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Vascular Access management
- Team leadership qualities
- Fluid management
- Anemia management
- Lab result interpretation
- Stress management
- Electronic medical records proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Care Plans
Certification
- Certified BLS: 11/8/2025-11/30/2027
- RN License: RN2385322
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Davita
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Care Transition Coordinator
Fallon Health
07.2017 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Regis College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lawrence/Regis College
Bachelor of Arts - Health Sciences
Anna Maria College