Maria Leilani Bernardo
Lytham St Annes,United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with focus on dialysis nursing. Committed to improving patient outcomes through specialised care and patient education. Utilises strong clinical skills and patient-centred approach to manage complex cases and provide high-quality treatment.
Dedicated dialysis assistant with 12 years of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
Offering strong background in healthcare with focus on patient care and support. Knowledgeable about dialysis procedures, compassionate communication, and teamwork. Ready to use and develop skills in patient monitoring, treatment administration, and collaborative care in dialysis assistant role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
10025
10025
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Dialysis Assistant
Diaverum UK Limited
Lytham , Lancashire
04.2025 - Current
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs during dialysis treatment, responding swiftly to changes.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations whilst administering dialysis treatments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families coping with the challenges of chronic kidney disease.
- Promoted wellness by educating families on patient care at home.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing critical first aid as necessary.
- Worked closely with dieticians to advise patients on appropriate dietary requirements.
- Participated actively in staff meetings, contributing valuable perspectives based on expertise in renal care.
- Oversaw dialysis treatment from start to finish.
- Worked with clinical team to carry out prescribed treatments addressing individual patient needs.
- Delivered care in line with clinical guidelines for continued practice compliance.
Dialysis Assistant
Fresenius Medical Care UK Limited
Lytham , Lancashire
12.2013 - 04.2025
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Practiced aseptic techniques during vascular access handling and cannulation.
- Educated patients about their kidney disease and the dialysis process.
- Promoted wellness by educating families on patient care at home.
- Ensured sterile environment by adhering strictly to infection control protocols.
- Monitored vital signs during dialysis treatment, responding swiftly to changes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families coping with the challenges of chronic kidney disease.
- Participated actively in staff meetings, contributing valuable perspectives based on expertise in renal care.
- Oversaw dialysis treatment from start to finish.
- Primed dialyser and bloodlines in preparation for patient appointments.
- Sanitised dialysis equipment between appointments to reduce risks.
- Monitored patient status and adjusted equipment to support comfort.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Dealt with emergencies with calm and composure.
- Assisted team with developing balanced care plans incorporating physical, mental and social needs.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
Senior Care Assistant
Lakeview Rest Homes Ltd.
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
05.2006 - 11.2013
- Provided consistent and high-quality elder care, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Conducted regular health checks on residents to ensure wellbeing.
- Improved physical mobility of many residents with carefully planned exercise routines.
- Gained trust from families by maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all situations.
- Assisted others during emergency situations ensuring minimal harm towards any party involved.
- Co-ordinated with healthcare professionals for improved resident care outcomes.
- Demonstrated empathy whilst dealing with challenging behaviours or emotional distress from residents.
- Received recognition for patient care from supervisors after demonstrating exceptional commitment to duty.
- Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
- Monitored junior staff to assess care provisions and implement continued best practices.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Completed care plan documentation to chart progress and improve resident health outcomes.
- Maintained secure patient environments, enforcing safe systems and practices in line with safeguarding requirements.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine - Dentistry
Centro Escolar University
Manila, PhilippinesAssociates in Arts - Pre-Dentistry
Centro Escolar University
Manila, PhilippinesDiploma of Higher Education - Dentistry
UK NARIC Assessment- Doctor of Dental Medicine
United KingdomNVQ Level 4 - Health and Social Care Adults
National Vocational Qualification
United KingdomNVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care Adults
National Vocational Qualification
United KingdomNCFE Level 2 Certificate - Team Leading Knowledge
NCFE
United KingdomSkills
- Haemodialysis knowledge
- Clear communication with patients
- Communication with multi-disciplinary team
- Vascular access care
- Infection control knowledge
- Dialysis procedure administration
- Haemodialysis techniques
- Adaptability to shift work
- Patient safety protocols
- Dialysis machine operation
- Fistula assessment
- Nursing documentation mastery
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Affiliations
- To manage work-life balance, I enjoy cooking, listening to music, dancing and singing. I also love fashion and just being creative. I also enjoy writing personal journals.
Timeline
Dialysis Assistant
Diaverum UK Limited
04.2025 - Current
Dialysis Assistant
Fresenius Medical Care UK Limited
12.2013 - 04.2025
Senior Care Assistant
Lakeview Rest Homes Ltd.
05.2006 - 11.2013
Doctor of Dental Medicine - Dentistry
Centro Escolar University
Associates in Arts - Pre-Dentistry
Centro Escolar University
Diploma of Higher Education - Dentistry
UK NARIC Assessment- Doctor of Dental Medicine
NVQ Level 4 - Health and Social Care Adults
National Vocational Qualification
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care Adults
National Vocational Qualification
NCFE Level 2 Certificate - Team Leading Knowledge
NCFE
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