Bensalem, Pa. 19020
(215) 200-2676
Nancy@LivNRejuvenate.life
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
- Thirteen years of experience with acute and chronic-care dialysis nursing; education of home dialysis patients.
- Eight years of professional experience as a registered nurse in the area of medicine and surgery.
- Caring, understanding, nonjudgmental, with strong ability to empathize with patients from all walks of life, including those who are geriatric.
EDUCATION
The Nurse Coach Collective, Transformative Nurse Coach – 2023
Lehman College, Bronx, New York, Bachelor of Science in Nursing – 2000
Bronx Community College, Bronx, New York, Associate of Science in Nursing – 1994
- Participated in annual Peritoneal Dialysis Quality Initiative and Hemodialysis meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. Continuing education approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses.
- Participated in periodic educational program sponsored by Fresenius Medical Care on how to define the highest care standard by using medical supplies primarily to facilitate or aid renal dialysis.
LICENSURE
- New York State Registered Professional Nurse
- Pennsylvania Registered Professional Nurse
EMPLOYMENT
DaVita Kidney Care, May 2025 to August 2025.
In-Center Hemodialysis
- Provide care for patients with kidney disease by assessing conditions, administering hemodialysis treatments, and monitoring patients' vitals and treatment responses.
- Manage patient care plans in collaboration with a team, supervise technicians, educate patients on managing their health, and ensure safety during procedure.
Registered Nurse
- Responsible for the provision and coordination of care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of patients.
- Perform ongoing, systemic collection and analysis of patients data before, during, and after hemodialysis treatment, administer medications, laboratory collection for assigned patients.
Nurse Care Coordinator
- Responsible for the management of the floors including assessment, planning, directing, evaluating, and coordinating activities in order to provide highest level of care for residents.
Staff Nurse – Acute and Chronic Dialysis Unit
- Started a home dialysis education program to instruct patients about the procedure of home dialysis.
- Accountable for coordinating and delegating the nursing care of patients receiving chronic and acute hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
- Served as an advocate for patients in regard to decisions affecting care plan. Identified patients needs and saw that those needs were met.
- Educated them on their condition, medication, and other life altering factors that may help them maintain balanced health.
- Initiated a peritoneal dialysis home program for a candidate patient who wanted to enjoy the comfort of staying at home with full time care. This successful program has significantly grown and is still in place.
- Part of dialysis team conducting monthly patient Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) analysis tests.
- Participated and supported annual kidney walk to call attention to the prevention of kidney disease and the need for organ donors.
Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical Unit
- Provided patients with high quality care before, during, and after a surgical procedure.
- Administered patients’ medication and educated and carried out physicians’ orders.
- Educated patients on post treatment care, nutrition and fluid level requirements, and importance of regular follow ups.
- Document patient plan of care using identified nursing diagnosis, expected patients outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.
Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical Unit
- Provided direct care to acutely ill and high risk patients on a bed unit.
- Implemented treatment plans and administered medications.
- Educated patients and families regarding chemotherapy, pain management, and the bereavement process.
- Charge nurse for unit on a rotational basis.
Staff Nurse
- Assisted surgeons with patients’ clinic visit after surgery, monitoring vital signs, and documenting patients' progress.
Staff Nurse
- Responsible for the coordination, management, and delivery of care to residents. Implemented resident care plans, ensuring compliance with health policies, and managing medication administration.
OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES
- American Holistic Nurses Association
- Coalition to Save Lives
- Convoy of Hope
- Philadelphia Filipino American Lions Club
- The Nurse Coach Collective
- Toastmasters International