Experienced Dialysis Charge RN Mentor

ELLEN TIZZANO, RN

Mentor, OH ***** 440-***-**** **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of experience across dialysis, hospital, home health, and primary care settings. Experienced in acute dialysis, charge nurse leadership, patient assessment, medication administration, and individualized care planning. Skilled in interdisciplinary care coordination, patient education, clinical documentation, and preoperative and postoperative care.

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

Registered Nurse — State of Ohio CPR Certification — American Heart Association CORE SKILLS

Acute & Chronic Dialysis • Nursing Team Supervision • Patient Assessment • Care Planning Patient Education • Medication Administration • Telephone Triage • HIPAA Compliance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Private Family Care — Bob Ludwig Oct 2025 – Apr 2026 Private Duty Nurse

• Provided private nursing care for a family member. Concerto Apr 2025 – Jun 2025

Dialysis Charge Nurse

• Supervised dialysis technicians and coordinated dialysis care in a nursing home setting.

• Oversaw all aspects of patient dialysis care and treatment delivery. Dialyze Direct Jan 2025 – Mar 2025; Mar 2019 – Feb 2023 Dialysis Charge Nurse

• Managed dialysis technicians and oversaw patient dialysis care in a nursing home setting.

• Coordinated treatment delivery and supervised daily dialysis operations. Cleveland Dialysis Centers Mar 2016 – Feb 2020

Dialysis Nurse

• Collaborated with care managers to document changes in patient care plans.

• Coordinated individualized care with physicians, social workers, and dietitians.

• Ensured treatments complied with company policies and state guidelines.

• Performed supervisory and charge nurse responsibilities. Ellen Tizzano, RN 1

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE — CONTINUED

Hemodialysis Services Inc. Jun 2015 – Dec 2016

Acute Dialysis Nurse

• Assessed patients, addressed treatment concerns, and made clinical recommendations in high-pressure situations.

• Documented medical histories, vital signs, and test results accurately.

• Delivered patient-centered care and identified opportunities to improve treatment processes. Fresenius Jun 2008 – Apr 2015

Acute Dialysis Nurse

• Administered oral and intravenous medications and delivered acute dialysis care.

• Trained new employees in dialysis procedures and organizational policies.

• Developed and updated plans of care with social services, dietitians, and the healthcare team.

• Maintained accurate documentation and protected patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

Wickliffe Place Nov 2008 – Apr 2015

Facility Manager

• Supervised medical support personnel and served as the senior nurse on a primary care team.

• Provided screening, treatment, rehabilitation, and supportive nursing services.

• Delivered outpatient palliative care, including assessment and care plan development and implementation.

• Documented assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Grace Hospital Oct 2004 – Nov 2008

Medical-Surgical Staff Nurse

• Provided medical-surgical nursing care in a long-term acute care (LTAC) setting.

• Educated patients about their diagnoses and short-term health goals to support recovery and wellness.

ADDITIONAL NURSING EXPERIENCE

CDC Dialysis PRN — May 1998 – May 2005

Career Tech Agency PRN — Apr 1997 – May 1998

Manor Care Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) — May 1996 – Apr 1997 EDUCATION

Merida School of Nursing — Cleveland, OH

Three-Year Registered Nursing Program

Ellen Tizzano, RN 2

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