Frances Marie Echano
Odessa,TX
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Charge Nurse with strong background in renal care and patient education. Skilled in coordinating dialysis treatments, managing nursing team, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations, provide emotional support to patients, and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary medical teams. Committed to improving patient outcomes through high-quality nursing care and treatment planning. Compassionate Dialysis Charge Nurse recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, dialysis treatment administration, and team leadership. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient care and smooth operation of dialysis sessions. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through empathetic care and clinical expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
NuWest
Sinajana, Guam
04.2024 - Current
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Adhered to infection control protocols while performing assigned tasks.
- Participated in educational activities designed to improve knowledge base regarding current practice trends in travel nursing field.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members involved in providing quality patient care services.
Dialysis Charge Nurse PRN
Davita Kidney Care
Dumas, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plan of care for each patient.
- Managed daily operations of the Dialysis Unit by overseeing staffing levels, scheduling staff shifts, ensuring adequate supplies are available.
- Monitored patients during dialysis sessions for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Coordinated patient referrals to appropriate medical facilities and practitioners.
- Monitored quality assurance activities related to clinical operations.
- Performed regular audits of medical records for accuracy and completeness.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Davita Kidney Care
Odessa, TX
12.2018 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plan of care for each patient.
- Managed daily operations of the Dialysis Unit by overseeing staffing levels, scheduling staff shifts, ensuring adequate supplies are available.
- Provided direction to nursing staff regarding appropriate interventions based on assessment findings.
- Monitored patients during dialysis sessions for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Educated patients and family members about disease processes, treatments options and self-care management techniques.
- Coordinated with physicians regarding patient care decisions including determining when a patient should be referred for further evaluation or hospitalization.
- Assisted in training new nurses on the technical aspects of dialysis treatments.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical issues.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, laboratory results, treatment plans, and other pertinent information.
- Consulted with specialists from other departments regarding specialized treatments or therapies that may be beneficial for certain patients.
- Actively participated in unit quality improvement initiatives.
- Conducted regular meetings with nursing staff to discuss ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness of care delivery.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Naga Hemodialysis Center
Naga City, Philippines
10.2015 - 11.2018
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad De Sta.Isabel
Naga City, Philippines03-2009
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Documentation
- Scheduling Coordination
- Nursing supervision
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Multitasking
- Self Motivation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Time management abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
Certification
- BLS EXPIRATION 3/2026
- ACLS EXPIRATION 3/2026
- Texas RN license number 896180 expiration 9/2024 Multistate
- Alaska RN license number 219777 expiration 11/30/2024
Languages
tagalog
First Language
Spanish
Beginner
A1
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
NuWest
04.2024 - Current
Dialysis Charge Nurse PRN
Davita Kidney Care
12.2023 - Current
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Davita Kidney Care
12.2018 - 12.2023
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Naga Hemodialysis Center
10.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Universidad De Sta.Isabel
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