Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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KIM MARIE BERNADOS

Hastings,New Zealand

Summary

Compassionate Renal nurse with over 10 years of specialised experience, adept at providing high-quality care to patients and their whanau. Incessantly aiming to promote exceptional patient experience by rendering a therapeutic milieu, and fostering excellent nurse-patient interactions. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dialysis Nurse

Health NZ - Hawke's Bay
Hastings, New Zealand
11.2016 - Current
  • Machines handled: Gambro Artis Physio, Gambro AK96, Gambro AK98.
  • Lead monthly quality improvement (QI) with Renal team to assess quality of dialysis against measurable indicators: Urea clearance, Anemia management, Vascular access management, Nutritional adequacy, Blood pressure control, Bone disease management
  • Feedback to physician and initiate referrals to wider multidisciplinary team as appropriate
  • Coordinate discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
  • Assess the patient's physical condition prior to each dialysis treatment, evaluate, and document findings.

Dialysis Nurse

Cebu Doctor's University Hospital
Cebu City, Philippines
05.2014 - 06.2016
  • Machines handled: Nikiso, Fresenius 5008

Intensive Care Unit Nurse

Cebu Doctor's University Hospital
Cebu City, Philippines
10.2013 - 05.2014

Medical and Surgical Unit Nurse

Cebu Doctor's University Hospital
Cebu City, Philippines
03.2013 - 09.2013

Staff Nurse

Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
Cebu City, Philippines
11.2011 - 12.2012

Dialysis Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care
10.2011 - 12.2012

Education

PDRP
Expert (L4) Registered Nurse

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Level 8) -

Eastern Institute of Technology
Napier, Hawke's Bay
01.2021

Competence Assessment Program - NZRN -

Eastern Institute of Technology
01.2016

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric and Mental Health

Cebu Normal University
Cebu, Philippines
01.2016

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Cebu Normal University
Cebu, Philippines
01.2012

Skills

  • Quality Improvement
  • Clinical competence
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication and collaboration
  • Patient education
  • Vascular access management
  • Preceptorship

Affiliations

  • TrendCare champion

- Annual Inter-Rater Reliability (IRR) audit of renal staff

  • Monthly QA Lead

-Monthly meetings with lead nephrologist optimised in achieving positive patient outcomes.

  • Hepatitis B Immunisation program (May 2019 - present)

- An immunisation program implemented for all Renal patients across all modalities, in close coordination with pharmacy and IMAC.

  • Renal Feet Vascular Project (2022 - Present)

- A project aimed at reducing major limb loss in our diaysis population by early identification and referral of vascular changes.

  • Bridging Cultures, Closing Gaps (2024 - Present)

- A LEO project aimed at supporting newly hired staff overseeing their wellness outside of the clinical setting.

Certification

Leading an Empowered Organisation, 2024

A leadership programme designed for healthcare personnel that aids in powering change and gaining commitment across organisations.

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Renal Pharmacology Certificate (Level 7), 2018

Manukau Institute of Technology

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Certified Nephrology Nurse

Intensive training and certification by the Renal Association of the Philippines, enhancing dialysis care

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dialysis Nurse

Health NZ - Hawke's Bay
11.2016 - Current

Dialysis Nurse

Cebu Doctor's University Hospital
05.2014 - 06.2016

Intensive Care Unit Nurse

Cebu Doctor's University Hospital
10.2013 - 05.2014

Medical and Surgical Unit Nurse

Cebu Doctor's University Hospital
03.2013 - 09.2013

Staff Nurse

Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center
11.2011 - 12.2012

Dialysis Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care
10.2011 - 12.2012

PDRP

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Level 8) -

Eastern Institute of Technology

Competence Assessment Program - NZRN -

Eastern Institute of Technology

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric and Mental Health

Cebu Normal University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Cebu Normal University
KIM MARIE BERNADOS