EMERIE SAMACO
Suisun
Summary
Registered Nurse with a strong background in dialysis and infection control management. Demonstrates leadership through overseeing patient care in high-volume settings, conducting infection control audits, and providing education to patients and families, fostering a culture of safety and compliance within the healthcare team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chronic Hemodialysis RN
US Renal Care
2024.01 - Current
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions during dialysis sessions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Specialized in nursing care, delivering dialysis treatment to patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to treatment protocols.
Charge Nurse and Infection Control Manager
Davita Kidney Care
2019.06 - Current
- Monitored adherence to infection control practices among teammates and patients, reinforcing compliance with policy and procedure.
- Ensured completion of monthly infection control audits, identifying areas for improvement and enhancing overall safety.
- Provided in-service training and feedback to teammates on audit findings.
- Coordinates surveillance of communicable diseases including Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; and TB. Review and track infectious trends of patients per policy.
- Tracked and documented vaccination administration, verifying vaccines offered to all patients to ensure compliance and safety.
Chronic Hemodialysis RN
Davita Kidney Care
2014.06 - Current
- Specializes in nursing care of patients with Acute and Chronic Kidney disease.
- Oversees dialysis treatment from start to finish and ensures correct treatment is administered.
- Assessed and collected patient data before, during, and after treatment, reporting symptoms or changes in patient status to physicians and performing interventions as per policy.
- Managed clinical oversight for 12-17 patients daily across 3 shifts in a 32-chair clinic, supervising Patient Care Technicians and delegating tasks per policy to enhance patient care.
- Skills such as CVC care, Tracheostomy suctioning, Oral suctioning, and vascular access surveillance and cannulation. Administers medication via PO, IM, ID, IV or CVC line.
- Responds promptly and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Provides patient and family education in managing their disease and its treatment. Educates patient and family on nutrition, fluid management and access care.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team efforts regarding patient care, collaborating with physicians, social services, and dietitians to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Assists in the development and implementation of individualized care plans with each patient and attends round with physicians, dietitians, and social services.
Floor Supervisor, Staff RN
Fairfield Post-Acute Rehab
2012.02 - 2014.06
- Oriented and mentored newly hired nurses, enhancing team knowledge and supporting successful integration into clinical environment.
- Supervised Certified Nursing Assistants and delegated tasks to CNAs and LVNs per policy, providing guidance during staff concerns or conflicts.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team on patient care, ensuring seamless communication among physicians, dietitians, and therapists.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to create and execute personalized care plans for patients.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in clinical settings, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided patient and family education about patients’ medical conditions.
- Provided discharge teaching
Registered Nurse
Broadway Villa Post-Acute
2009.07 - 2012.03
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and facility protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team, including physicians, dietitians, and therapists, to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
- Administered essential health services to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
2028-05
Associates Degree - Nursing and Science
Solano Community College
2009-01
Skills
- Dialysis management
- Patient care
- Treatment administration
- Clinical assessment
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Current Board Registered Nurse, 754095
- BLS Certified American Heart Association
- ACLS, in progress
Timeline
Chronic Hemodialysis RN
US Renal Care
2024.01 - Current
Charge Nurse and Infection Control Manager
Davita Kidney Care
2019.06 - Current
Chronic Hemodialysis RN
Davita Kidney Care
2014.06 - Current
Floor Supervisor, Staff RN
Fairfield Post-Acute Rehab
2012.02 - 2014.06
Registered Nurse
Broadway Villa Post-Acute
2009.07 - 2012.03
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Associates Degree - Nursing and Science
Solano Community College