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Karen Joy Bolando

Skokie

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita
Evanston
09.2018 - Current
  • Administered dialysis treatments to patients with chronic kidney disease.
  • Reviewed lab values prior to each dialysis treatment to ensure accuracy of data entered into the EMR system.
  • Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Educated patients on treatment processes and self-care strategies.
  • Monitored vital signs and patient responses during dialysis sessions.
  • Trained new staff on procedures and best practices in patient care.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.

Nursing Student

Oakton Community College
Des Plaines
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Executed the role of RN under the supervision of clinical instructor.
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care to patient in medical-surgical units, ICU, geriatrics, and pediatrics units.
  • Assessed condition of patient, evaluated progress of treatment, and documented data related to patient care.
  • Interacted with patients and their families providing physical and emotional support.

Front Desk administrator/Patient Coordinator

Morton Grove Medical
Morton Grove
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Interacted professionally with patients in person and via phone to coordinate appointments, and gather and verify insurance information, and collect co-pays.
  • Managed multiple areas including medical records maintenance, obtaining necessary labs necessary for procedures, and insurance verification.
  • Reviewed, updated, and scanned patient records into the office database while ensuring continual accuracy and completeness.
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding release of confidential information and resolved any patient service issues.

Education

Associates Degree of Nursing - Nursing Program

Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL
12.2017

Basic Nursing Assistant Certificate -

Samland Institute of Allied Health & Technology
Chicago, IL
12.2016

Associates Arts Degree -

Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL
05.2016

Skills

  • Dialysis administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Care coordination
  • Critical thinking
  • Electronic medical records proficiency
  • Blood transfusion administration
  • Team leadership qualities
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Acute care expertise

Certification

  • RN license
  • Certified BLS for Health Care Provider (AHA)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant

References

Available upon request.

Accomplishments

  • Earned shining star award for leadership roles and successfully training new graduates

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita
09.2018 - Current

Nursing Student

Oakton Community College
08.2016 - 05.2018

Front Desk administrator/Patient Coordinator

Morton Grove Medical
01.2015 - 01.2018

Associates Degree of Nursing - Nursing Program

Oakton Community College

Basic Nursing Assistant Certificate -

Samland Institute of Allied Health & Technology

Associates Arts Degree -

Oakton Community College

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