Ana Resto
Tampa,FL
Summary
Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 20 years working in high volume dialysis center in busy location. Enthusiastic and motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems. Caring and supportive clinician committed to providing quality service to patients and maintaining high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in dialysis environment. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills . Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
11306 N 53rd Street Temple Terrace Fl 33617
05.2003 - Current
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lino Padron Rivera
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico05.1986
Skills
- Expert Cannulator
- Fluid Management
- Preceptor
- Vascular Access Manager
- Patient Education
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Timeline
Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
05.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lino Padron Rivera