Hi, I’m
Angela Hernandez
Dialysis Technician
Homestead,FL
Summary
Experienced dialysis technician with 11+ years of dedicated and compassionate patient care in center and home dialysis settings. Demonstrated expertise in operating and maintaining dialysis machines, monitoring patient vitals, and ensuring safety and sanitation. Proficient in maintaining accurate patient records and fostering a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals receiving dialysis treatment.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Fresenius Medical Center
Home Hemodialysis Technician
04.2012 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Operated and maintained dialysis machines, ensuring precise treatment delivery and patient safety for Home Dialysis patients.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
- Troubleshot technical issues with hemodialysis machines quickly resolving any problems that arose while delivering timely services.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the treatment process.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during hemodialysis treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans, addressing the unique needs of each patient.
Fresenius Medical Center
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
04.2012 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Reduced infection risk by strictly adhering to all infection control protocols and properly disposing of biohazard materials.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all relevant patient information including vital signs and treatment specifics for each dialysis session.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of newly hired Dialysis Patient Care Technicians to maintain a high standard of care across the team.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
Education
Carleen Health Institute of South FloridaPlantation, FL
Associate of Science from Nursing
06.2022
City CollegeMiami, FL
Associate of Science from Allied Health
12.2017
Skills
- Center Hemodialysis & Home Hemodialysis
- Nxstage Machine, K@home Machine, Tmachine
- Equipment setup and maintenance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care and education
- Infection control and safety protocols
- Medical record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Communication and patient relations
Certification
- NxStage Home Hemodialysis Completion - (2024)
- Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) - (2014)
Timeline
Home Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
04.2012 - 05.2024
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
04.2012 - 08.2017
Carleen Health Institute of South Florida
Associate of Science from Nursing
City College
Associate of Science from Allied Health