Abigael Flores
'Ewa Beach,Hawaii
Summary
Dedicated Certified Hemodialysis Technician with extensive experience at Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis, excelling in patient care and safety monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and critical thinking. Skilled in vascular access management and infection control, fostering a collaborative environment while training new technicians.
Knowledgeable patient care technician with five years of hands-on experience in hemodialysis, nephrology care and end-stage renal failure treatment. Well-versed in all elements of dialysis, including initiating and terminating treatment, educating patients and maintaining highest standards of patient safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Ewa Beach, HI
06.2020 - Current
- Cleaning and connecting fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Setting up and operating dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Explaining dialysis procedures to patients and answering questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Monitoring each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or changes in condition, and reporting emergencies to attending nurses.
- Assisting in training new technicians and sharing expertise on best practices for efficient and effective dialysis treatments.
- Providing inpatient care for four dialysis patients simultaneously, focusing on providing a clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
- Fostering positive relationships with patients' families by clearly communicating expectations and progress updates throughout treatment periods.
- Collaborating closely with nursing staff for a timely response to patient emergencies or unexpected complications during treatment sessions.
- Contributing to increased patient satisfaction scores through diligent attention to detail and personalized care approaches
- Educating patients on post-treatment care instructions to promote overall health and well-being.
- Assisting patients during treatment, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring their safety throughout the process
- Providing inpatient care for four dialysis patients simultaneously, focusing on providing a clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
Clinical Laboratories
Kapiolani Medical Center For Women And Children
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
- Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Reduced sample contamination risks through rigorous adherence to proper specimen handling techniques.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College
Salt Lake, UTSkills
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- Venipuncture techniques
- Team collaboration
- Adaptable to change
- Patient education
- Teamwork orientation
- Communication proficiency
- Safety monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
English, Tagalog, Visaya, Ilokano
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
06.2020 - Current
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
Clinical Laboratories
09.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nightingale College