Janil Lou Coz, RN
Sacramento
Summary
Professional nurse with strong background in clinical care and leadership. Adept in managing healthcare teams, improving patient outcomes, and implementing efficient care protocols. Strong focus on team collaboration, reliability, and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in patient assessment, vascular access management, and staff training, water systems management, with results-driven approach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Head Nurse
Diaverum
02.2017 - 01.2024
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Served as a liaison between the nursing department and hospital administration to address staffing concerns, policy changes, and budgetary issues effectively.
- Led multidisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress, adjust care plans as needed, and ensure optimal collaboration among healthcare providers.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, identifying areas for growth and providing constructive feedback when necessary.
- Consistently met regulatory requirements through meticulous record-keeping and timely reporting of incidents.
- Optimized inventory management processes to prevent stockouts while maintaining costeffectiveness.
- Enhanced staff efficiency through effective scheduling, workload distribution, and resource allocation.
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Championed infection control measures within the unit, resulting in reduced rates of hospital-acquired infections.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff participation in quality improvement projects.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop personalized care plans for patients with complex conditions.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth and development within the team.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Diaverum
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Reduced complications by accurately assessing patients'' needs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care during dialysis treatments.
- Educated patients and their families on kidney disease management, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health care.
- Assisted in training new staff members on dialysis procedures, policies, and equipment usage ensuring consistent high standards of patient care across the unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Northern Mindanao Dialysis Clinic
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
Registered Nurse
Department of Health Philippines
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Misamis University
Ozamiz City, Philippines03-2010
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Vascular Access management
- Patient assessments
- Infection control measures
- Fluid management
- Patient monitoring
- Hemodialysis expertise
- Supply management
- Electronic charting expertise
- Complex Problem-solving
- Infection control
- Emergency procedures
Timeline
Dialysis Head Nurse
Diaverum
02.2017 - 01.2024
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Diaverum
01.2015 - 02.2017
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Northern Mindanao Dialysis Clinic
06.2012 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse
Department of Health Philippines
02.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Misamis University
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