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Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Betsarick Zayas Zayas

Betsarick Zayas Zayas

Caguas

Summary

I am a graduate nurse with experience working in hospitals, medical offices, and dialysis units. I’m skilled at identifying patient needs and creating care plans to meet them. I communicate clearly and make sure patients feel comfortable and confident in the care they receive. I also have experience providing emotional support during difficult transitions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hemodialysis Nurse

Atlantis Renal Center
Caguas, Puerto Rico
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Provided direct patient care in the dialysis unit, including pre and post-treatment evaluation of patients.
  • Conducted daily quality assurance checks on dialysis machines and other equipment used in the dialysis unit.
  • Maintained accurate records of all treatments provided including medications administered, laboratory values obtained and any adverse reactions experienced by the patient.

Rehabilitation Nurse

Centro de Rehabilitación Menonita
Caguas, Puerto Rico
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Administered medications as per physician’s orders via oral (PO), intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), and subcutaneous (S/C) routes. Performed IV insertions, blood sample collection, wound care, blood transfusions, suctioning, enteral feeding, PEG tube management, Foley catheter care, urinary catheterizations, and colostomy care. Monitored vital signs, provided patient and family education, assisted with patient transfers, conducted narcotic counts, coordinated emergency room transfers, and managed inventory.
  • Additionally, served as Interim Nurse Supervisor during the Nurse Supervisor’s leave and held the role of hospital key user.

Rehabilitation Nurse

Multy Medical Facilities, Hospital de Rehabilitación Fisica
San Juan , Puerto Rico
11.2020 - 11.2022
  • Performed holistic patient assessments upon admission, including physical exams and home medication reconciliation. Administered medications via IM, IV, S/C, and PO routes; inserted IV lines; collected and processed blood samples.
  • Provided direct patient care, monitored vital signs, assisted with hygiene, and managed wound care, reporting changes to the physician. Maintained physical and electronic records, reconciled narcotics, supervised practical nurses, handled conflict resolution and inventory, and educated patients about their treatment plans.

Medical Office Nurse

AP Family Medical Care
Caguas, Puerto Rico
07.2018 - 07.2020
  • Performed initial patient assessments and monitored vital signs. Assisted with annual evaluations for Medicare Advantage patients and collected catheterized urine samples, among other clinical tasks.
  • Provided patient education on proper medication administration and adherence.
  • Supported front desk operations as needed, including scheduling appointments and processing referrals.

Disaster Relief Nurse

American Red Cross Disaster Health Services, San Juan, PR
San Juan , Puerto Rico
01.2018 - 02.2018
  • Assessed the needs of individuals and families in the community following a natural disaster.
  • Provided vital sign monitoring, health education, and emotional support to patients and their loved ones during crisis situations.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science - Nursing Science

Columbia Central University
Caguas
07-2017

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Honesty
  • Empathy
  • Responsible
  • Proactive
  • Organized
  • Ethical
  • Respectful
  • Punctual
  • Patient assessment
  • Dialysis machine operation
  • Quality assurance
  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Record keeping
  • Team leadership
  • Emergency response
  • Conflict resolution
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Healthcare technology
  • Quality improvement
  • Professionalism

Certification

  • CPR Certificate
  • Phlebotomy Technician Certificate

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Hemodialysis Nurse

Atlantis Renal Center
09.2024 - 05.2025

Rehabilitation Nurse

Centro de Rehabilitación Menonita
05.2022 - 08.2024

Rehabilitation Nurse

Multy Medical Facilities, Hospital de Rehabilitación Fisica
11.2020 - 11.2022

Medical Office Nurse

AP Family Medical Care
07.2018 - 07.2020

Disaster Relief Nurse

American Red Cross Disaster Health Services, San Juan, PR
01.2018 - 02.2018

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science - Nursing Science

Columbia Central University

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