Diana Fuentes
Bakersfield
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with Hemodialysis background known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient monitoring, vascular access care, and emergency response, ensuring safety and compliance with treatment protocols. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient comfort and support healthcare team cohesion.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Bakersfield
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned groups of patients.
- Delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff.
- Administer medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithms, documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
- Selected by management to serve as Relief Charge Nurse, overseeing staff members, managing patient flow, ensuring care quality, attend meetings and solve issues as they may arise.
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Innovative Renal Care
Bakersfield
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Trained new nurses on dialysis protocols and equipment operation.
- Responded promptly to patient concerns and emergencies during treatment sessions.
- Implemented infection control practices in accordance with healthcare regulations.
Dispensing Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC
Bakersfield
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Ensured the safe dispensing of controlled and non-controlled substances, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulation, and company protocols.
- Collaborated daily with healthcare providers, nurses, and counselors to enhance patient care.
- Maintained patient confidentiality, adhering to HIPPA guidelines and ensuring secure record management.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Family Practice License Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Bakersfield
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided direct patient care and assessments in a family practice setting.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Administered medications and maintained accurate EMR documentation.
- Assisted physicians and other health care professionals in providing patient care.
- Floated to other departments as needed
Certified Nurse Assistant / Unit Secretary
San Joaquin Community Hospital
Bakersfield
05.2009 - 04.2014
- Assisted in direct patient care, maintained documentation, and trained new staff.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Processed incoming calls and directed inquiries to appropriate departments swiftly.
- Managed the front desk area ensuring neatness at all times.
- Provided clerical support including filing, faxing, photocopying and data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems.
Education
Associate Of Science Degree - Nursing
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CAVocational Nursing Program -
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Patient Assessment & Care Planning
- Hemodialysis Treatment
- Medication Administration & Management
- Emergency Care & Interventions
- Assist with training and orientation of new personnel
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Systems (eg, Epic, Cerner, Renvio)
- HIPPA Compliance
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Time Management
- Patient Safety & Infection Control
- Ability to delegate patient care duties to support staff, as appropriate
- Serves as a mentor to support and guide new employees, especially during
- Ability to anticipate, assist, and perform procedures ordered by the provider, within scope of practice
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), California Board of Nursing, 03/31/26
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 03/02/27
Personal Information
Title: RN
Timeline
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2025 - 02.2026
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Innovative Renal Care
05.2023 - 05.2025
Family Practice License Vocational Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
11.2017 - 12.2018
Dispensing Licensed Vocational Nurse
Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC
07.2016 - 03.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant / Unit Secretary
San Joaquin Community Hospital
05.2009 - 04.2014
Associate Of Science Degree - Nursing
Bakersfield College
Vocational Nursing Program -
Bakersfield College