dialysis nurse

MARVIN T.DIMAANO

*** ******* *****, **** ******* St., Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines 1008

+63-998-***-**** • **************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking the position of Hemodialysis Nurse in a progressive dialysis unit of tertiary medical institution where my expertise in providing excellent nursing care to dialysis patients in interdialytic period and handling hemodialysis machines and basic medical equipments can benefit the organization.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Committed Hemodialysis Nurse adept at assisting with dialysis treatments in hospital setting based on patient preferences and capabilities. Committed to make patients comfortable during the dialysis process. Specialized in the safe use of required dialysis equipment.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven years of hemodialysis nursing experience in a tertiary hospital • Substantial ability to operate dialysis equipment • Strong ability to collect and evaluate patient data • Ability to transport/lift patients to dialysis set-up • Profound knowledge of dialysis procedures • Proficient in the use of MS Office software applications • Excellent observational and organizational skills • Solid patient/doctor communications abilities • Very good problem solving abilities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cardinal Santos Medical Center • 10 Wilson St, Greenhills, San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines

August 15, 2008 – up to present

It is a 245-bed capacity tertiary medical center. It is a preferred place of practice of over 1,000 of the country’s leading medical specialists. It is home to some of the country’s latest medical technologies, and leading medical training institution. More importantly, the Cardinal Santos staff radiates its dedication to excellent, caring, and professional service.

Hemodialysis Nurse II

As a Certified Nephrology Nurse, performed hemodialysis nursing functions and technical functions:

• Prepared the availability of the dialysis machines • Verified patient’s regular schedule • Explained the hemodialysis procedures • Performed pre-dialysis physical assessment • Set the hemodialysis machine • Rinsed the dialyzers, attached and installed all required blood tubing • Took vital signs every 15 minutes for the first hour and every 30 minutes for the succeeding hours of treatment or more frequent depending on the patient’s status • Attended hemodialysis complications that arose during the treatment • Ensured every dialysis prescription is carried out • Extracted pre and post dialysis blood examinations • Assessed patient’s condition for signs of congestion and edema; and determined the target UF (ultrafiltration) • Checked good patency of access • Performed hundreds of AV fistula and AV graft cannulation, cared patients with intrajugular access, femoral catheter access, permanent catheter, subclavian catheter, gortex access, including AV shunt • Monitored and observed patient for possible complication during the whole treatment • Provided patient’s comfort and assisted them on their personal needs • Administered appropriate nursing management and care before, during and after dialysis treatment • Administered care and first aid during emergency • Assisted doctors and co-staff during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and other emergency situation • Communicated with immediate superiors when problems arose • Communicated with doctors regarding orders made, patient’s problem, carried out physician’s orders • Reminded patients about care of their access, home medications, and schedule for their next hemodialysis treatment • Documented in a legible manner all observations and procedures done during treatment • Reported any minor/major machine breakdown, problems on supplies, and other equipments used in the area • Discussed problems with co-workers as well as patient’s complaints to our head nurse or supervisor on duty • Participated in stock maintenance, proper care of equipment and unit cleanliness • Trained and supervised new dialysis nurses and nursing assistants • Provided informal lectures to nursing trainees and new employees • Attended in-service trainings and seminars • Participated scheduled staff meetings

Cardinal Santos Medical Center • 10 Wilson St, Greenhills, San Juan City, Metro Manila, Philippines

May 28, 2008 – August 14, 2008

Hemodialysis Nurse I

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Centro Escolar University - Manila

Mendiola St., Manila, Philippines

March 2007

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines (PRC)

Registered Nurse, June 2007 Nursing Board Examination

Renal Nurses Association of the Philippines (RENAP)

Certified Nephrology Nurse, March 2009 Accreditation Examination

Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines (ANSAP)

Intravenous Therapy Nurse, November 2007 IVT Training

PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS AND TRAININGS

2014 Seminars and Trainings

“Safety Practices for Healthcare Professionals, ANSAP IVT Related Update”, December 15, 2014, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

“Intravenous Therapy Infusion Devices, ANSAP IVT Related Update”, December 14, 2014, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

“Fluids and Electrolytes Management in Elderly Patients, ANSAP IVT Related Update”, December 13, 2014, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

“Nursing Preceptorship Program (Total of 440 hours Actual Preceptorship with the Nurse Trainees in the Clinical Area)”, February 24 - May 11, 2014, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

2013 Seminars and Trainings

“Hand to Toe Assessment”, October 21, 2013, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

“National Kidney and Transplant Institute 20th Postgraduate Course in Dialysis: Expanding Options in Dialysis”, October 15-16, 2013, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Quezon City

“Module 1& 2 Infection Control Training (Hand Hygiene, Infection Control Practices that Save Lives, Suctioning and Bundles of Care, Needle Stick Injury and Body Fluids Exposure Prevention)”, September 23, 2013, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

“Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course (Philippine Heart Association)”, September 18-20, 2013, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

“Radiation Safety for Healthcare Workers”, June 25, 2013, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

2012 Seminars and Trainings

“QMD Process Orientation and Customer Service Review”, May 10, 2012, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

“Practical Problem Solving and decision Making Workshop”, May 7-8, 2012, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

“Professional Image Enhancement and Oral Communication Workshop”, May 3-4, 2012, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

2011 Seminars and Trainings

“National Kidney and Transplant Institute 18th Postgraduate Course in Dialysis: Current Trends in Dialysis: Old Problems, New Solutions”, October 21-22, 2011, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, Quezon City

“Total Parenteral Nutrition, ANSAP IVT Related Update”, March 18, 2011, Aesculap Academy, Pasig City

“Fluids and Electrolytes, ANSAP IVT Related Update”, March 17, 2011, Aesculap Academy, Pasig City

“It is Legal or Ethical?, ANSAP IVT Related Update”, March 16, 2011, Aesculap Academy, Pasig City

2010 Seminars and Trainings

“Seminar on R.A. 9165 and Board Regulations’ Update for Doctors, Pharmacists and Allied Professionals”, September 23, 2010, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

“Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Training Program”, August 31-September 3, 2010, Aesculap Academy, B. Braun Avitum Philippines Inc., Ortigas Center, Pasig City

“Infection Control Updates (Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, Encephalitis, Meningitis, Influenza A H1N1)”, March 5, 2010, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

2009 Seminars and Trainings

“Cardinal Santos Academy for Patients Recovery & Customer Service Excellence I Seminar-Workshop”, November 16-17, 2009, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

“Basic Operation of the 5008S Hemodialysis Machine - Fresenius Medical Care’’, August 28, 2009, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

“Basic Operation of the 4008S Hemodialysis Machine - Fresenius Medical Care’’, July 24, 2009, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

“St. Luke’s Medical Center 9th Postgraduate Course: Evidenced-Based Approach to Management of Kidney Diseases: An Update”, June 18-19, 2009, Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila, Pasig City

“Philippine Society of Nephrology 29th Annual Convention: Optimizing Therapies in CKD”, April 23-25, 2009, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City

“Renal Nurses Association of the Philippines: Diabetes Management in Renal Patient: An Update”, March 29, 2009, Philippine Heart Center, Quezon City

“Infection Control Updates: Varicela, Measles, Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Pneumonia”, March 24, 2009, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

2008 Seminars and Trainings

“Infection Control Training on Module 2: Medical/Surgical Asepsis, Surgical Site Infection, Catheter Associated Urinary tract Infection (CAUTI), Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) & Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)”, June 6, 2008, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

“Infection Control Training on Module 1:Hand Hygiene, Suctioning, Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Central Line Bundles, Needle stick Injury and Blood and Body Fluids Exposure Prevention”, May 9, 2008, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, San Juan City

2007 Seminars and Trainings

“Regular IV Training Program for Nurses”, November 22-24, 2007, Martinez Memorial Hospital, Caloocan City

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