Sandra Esmeralda Carrizales
San Diego
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated New Graduate Registered Nurse with over four years of diverse healthcare experience, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient care and optimal outcomes. Proficient in critical thinking, communication, and team collaboration, ensuring efficient and empathetic care in fast-paced environments. Expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination enhances the ability to deliver evidence-based practices. Bilingual in English and Spanish; currently advancing professional qualifications by pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), expected Spring 2027.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
San Diego, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Provide comprehensive care for patients with chronic kidney disease receiving outpatient hemodialysis.
- Perform pre-, intra-, and post-treatment assessments and promptly identify and communicate abnormal findings.
- Cannulate arteriovenous fistulas and grafts and provide central venous catheter (CVC) care.
- Monitor laboratory results, vital signs, and treatment tolerance.
- Educate patients on fluid management, renal diet compliance, medication adherence, and disease management.
- Collaborate with nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
- Delegate appropriate tasks to patient care technicians while ensuring quality and safety standards.
- Promote infection prevention and aseptic technique in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Nurse Technician (Float Pool)
Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, MO
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Assisted with patient care across multiple pediatric inpatient units.
- Obtained vital signs, assisted with activities of daily living, and supported enteral feeding management.
- Performed straight catheterizations, NG tube insertions, and IV removals under supervision.
- Provided one-to-one observation for behavioral health and high-risk patients.
- Assisted with admissions, discharges, blood product verification, and patient transport.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, family-centered pediatric care.
- Adapted quickly to varying patient populations while maintaining high standards of care and patient safety.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
Kansas City, KS
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted with dialysis treatments, patient monitoring, machine setup, and treatment documentation.
- Performed cannulation, catheter care, vital sign monitoring, and pre/post-treatment assessments.
- Calculated fluid removal goals and monitored patient response to treatment.
- Maintained strict infection control standards and supported patient education initiatives.
Certified Medication Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant
Tallgrass Creek
Overland Park, KS
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Administered medications and monitored residents for therapeutic response and adverse effects.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living and mobility needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation and collaborated with licensed nursing staff.
- Delivered compassionate, resident-centered care in assisted living and long-term care settings.
Education
RN-to-BSN Program -
Fort Hays State University
05.2027
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Johnson County Community College
05.2025
Associate of Arts - undefined
Johnson County Community College
05.2022
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Hemodialysis
- Patient & Family Education
- Pediatric Care
- Infection Prevention
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Critical Thinking
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Time Management
- Communication
- Leadership
- Emergency Response
- Phlebotomy
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
Registered Nurse Licensure
- California Registered Nurse License
License Number: 95448189
Expires: November 20, 2027
- Kansas Multistate Registered Nurse License
License Number: 13-166925-102
Issued: August 26, 2025
Expires: October 31, 2026
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Issued: January 15, 2026
Expires: January 2028
ECard Code: 265418808897
Clinical Experience
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Orthopedic Nursing
- Labor & Delivery
- Mother-Baby/Postpartum
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Pediatrics
- Cardiac Nursing
- Neurology
- Vascular Nursing
488 clinical hours completed through AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Olathe Medical Center, Children's Mercy Hospital, and Menorah Medical Center in Kansas.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita Kidney Care
11.2025 - Current
Nurse Technician (Float Pool)
Children's Mercy Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2025
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
03.2022 - 09.2022
Certified Medication Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant
Tallgrass Creek
06.2021 - 08.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Johnson County Community College
Associate of Arts - undefined
Johnson County Community College
RN-to-BSN Program -
Fort Hays State University