ARVIN LOZADA
Sacramento
Summary
Dedicated Charge Nurse II with a strong background in leadership and patient care. Proven ability to train new nurses and improve patient outcomes through effective collaboration and crisis management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse II
Fresenius Medical Care NA
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies.
Charge Nurse II
Fresenius Medical Care NA
05.2018 - 09.2023
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Maintain knowledge in the current practices related to the principles and techniques of dialysis by participating in all scheduled in- services.
- With Facility Administrator conduct staff meetings at least monthly or as needed to keep patient care staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.
Charge Nurse I /Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
05.2013 - 04.2018
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse
Renal Advantage Inc
02.2010 - 04.2013
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Coordinates patient care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of hemodialysis patients.
- Completes routine patient evaluations within the clinic setting.
- Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed.
- Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
Registered Nurse
Renal Advantage Inc
12.2007 - 01.2010
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
- Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
07.2006 - 11.2007
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colegio De San Agustin - Bacolod
Philippines03-1995
Skills
Anemia Manager
Access Coordinator
Nurse Preceptor
Infection Control Manager
Staff Scheduler
Adequacy Manager
Timeline
Charge Nurse II
Fresenius Medical Care NA
10.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse II
Fresenius Medical Care NA
05.2018 - 09.2023
Charge Nurse I /Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
05.2013 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse
Renal Advantage Inc
02.2010 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse
Renal Advantage Inc
12.2007 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
07.2006 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colegio De San Agustin - Bacolod