Andrea Penny
Kingston
Summary
Experienced with dialysis procedures, patient care, and equipment maintenance. Utilizes in-depth knowledge to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Track record of effective teamwork and patient education.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Health & Rehab center of Garland
01.2026
Dialysis Technician
US Renal
Mesquite, TX
05.2022 - 12.2026
- Perform vital signs and record on appropriate flow charts and report any variations to Nurses
- Initiate and terminate dialysis treatment using permanent access
- Provide basic patient care including obtaining weight pre and post dialysis, blood sugar while applying sterile and clean technique
- Maintain safe and standard precautions to meet patient’s needs
- Respond to visual and audible alarms
- Record treatment data, medication administration, and patient responses in both facility charts and electronic medical records
Parkland Hospital
Dallas, TX
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Perform vital signs and record on appropriate flow charts and report any variations to Nurses
- Perform patient dialysis treatment
- Record treatment data, medication administration, and patient responses in both facility charts and electronic medical records
- Work closely with charge nurses, and hospital staff members to interpret labs and adjust daily patient care plans
- Prepare, prime, and test dialysis machines, water systems, and related equipment before every emergency treatment
- Acute dialysis
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney care
Dallas, TX
06.2004 - 07.2018
- Sets up and primes dialyzers, tubing, and solutions according to physician directions
- Checks monitor settings, runs alarm checks, and tests equipment for proper function before patient use
- Dismantles, cleans, and disinfects equipment using approved sterilization chemicals and procedures
- Records pre- and post-dialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates
- Monitors machines and RO water systems throughout the treatment, responding to audible or visual alarms
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Hospital
Richardson, TX
03.2002 - 01.2004
- Take and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and blood sugar levels.
- Record patient progress, maintain daily logs, and report significant changes in a patient's condition to the nursing staff
- Perform phlebotomy (drawing blood), collect urine/stool samples, and perform EKGs
Education
High School Diploma -
Holy Childhood High School
Kingston, JamaicaSkills
- Strong communication
- High attention to detail
- Analytical troubleshooting
- Multitasking
- Team player
- Patient care
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Certified Nurse assistance CNA
Timeline
Advanced Health & Rehab center of Garland
01.2026
Dialysis Technician
US Renal
05.2022 - 12.2026
Parkland Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2022
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney care
06.2004 - 07.2018
Patient Care Technician
Baylor Hospital
03.2002 - 01.2004
High School Diploma -
Holy Childhood High School