Sheila Primero

+1-773-***-****

ad1co9@r.postjobfree.com

Elk Grove, CA 95758

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience in different nursing fields such as Medical Surgical Nursing, Emergency and Trauma Nursing, Geriatrics Nursing, Nursing Educator and 15 years of Hemodialysis Nursing. Licensed in the state of California and Illinois with strong clinical and people skills. Dedicated to providing care to patients in need. Strong advocate of education in disease process and prevention. Experienced in ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.

Work experience

Renal Case Manager

Renal Case Manager

Kaiser Permanente - Sacramento, CA

January 2023 to Present

of care and provide expertise in chronic kidney disease treatment during dialysis.

.Accountable for ensuring effective coordination of patients with chronic kidney disease

.Acts as case m.Collaborates with internal and external providers to coordinate the plan for the care and follow-up patients in the specialty clinic an out patient dialysis canters.

. Arranges and monitors follow-up appointment,ent.

. Encourages members to follow prescribed course of care(drug therapy, physical therapy)

. Makes referral to appropriate community/contracted services.

. Collaborates with patient, patient support and interdisciplinary team members in assessing patient's needs.

. Coordinates with other programs such as chronic condition management, specialty care, supportive care services and others to assure seamless transitions.

. Provides patient education and consultation for patient and family members throughout the disease progression.

. Consults with internal and external physicians, health care providers, specialty care departments, discharge planning and outside agencies regarding continued care/treatment or hospitalization.

. Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/approvals as needed for outside services for patients/families.

. Provides expert consultation with physicians and other health care providers to enhance and monitor the quality and the level of care provided for patients affected by or at risk for Chronic Kidney Disease/End Stage Renal Disease.

.Performs the Nephrology specific duties to support CKD and ESRD patient needs.

Charge Nurse 2

Charge Nurse 2

Fresenius Medical Care - Elk Grove, CA

November 2017 to January 2023

.Coordinates the daily operation of outpatient dialysis services.

.Monitors adherence to standards and guidelines for dialysis treatments.

. Ensures all documentation is completed and audited regularly.

.Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members from admission through discharge.

.Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess patient status and implement and monitor the progression of care.

.Displays the ability to see the entire unit and is self-motivated to develop a plan for adjusting staffing patterns as needed.

. Integrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition foresee potential age-specific healthcare needs.

Dialysis Nurse

Dialysis Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care - Hazel Crest, IL

July 2008 to November 2017

.Assist with patient care during dialysis processes well as complete assessment before, during and after the procedure.

.Responsible for overseeing dialysis treatment required by patient suffering from chronic Kidney Disease.

.Observes and records patient responses to renal failure and it's treatment; performs thorough patient assessments as evidence by documentation and feedback to the Charge Nurse.

.Demonstrates an understanding of the implications of common lab results they apply to the ESRD patient; confers with experience Charge Nurse,dietician and physician about abnormal findings.

Dialysis Nurse

Dialysis Nurse

DaVita - Country Club Hills, IL

January 2013 to January 2017

.Assist with patient care during dialysis processes well as complete assessment before, during and after the procedure.

.Responsible for overseeing dialysis treatment required by patient suffering from chronic Kidney Disease.

.Observes and records patient responses to renal failure and it's treatment; performs thorough patient assessments as evidence by documentation and feedback to the Charge Nurse.

.Demonstrates an understanding of the implications of common lab results they apply to the ESRD patient; confers with experience Charge Nurse,dietician and physician about abnormal findings.

Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse

Dolton Health Care/Manor Care - Dolton, IL

June 2006 to June 2008

. Provides Professional Nursing care to assigned patient in a nursing home environment.

. Records patient history performs various diagnostic test, administers medications, and develop plan of care in conjunction with other medical professionals.

. Assist MD during examination and procedure.

. Operating and monitoring medical equipment if needed.

. Observes patient’s progress and records observation in medical record.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Northwestern University - Philippines

June 1996 to March 2000

References:

Grace Cruz

Area Team Leader,Fresenius Medical Care

Phone:415-***-****

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