Anna Aguanza
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 6 years working in high volume dialysis center in busy urban location. Caring and supportive clinician committed to providing quality service to patients and maintaining high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in dialysis environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CCHT
American Renal Associates
Jacksonville, FL
11.2019 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
CCHT
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Memphis, TN
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Columban College
Philippines04.2012
High School Diploma -
Olongapo City National High School
Philippines04.2009
Skills
- Maintaining Dialysis Equipment
- Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Pulse Oximetry
- Machine Operations
- Infection Control Measures
- Safety Protocols
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Blood Sample Collection
- Regulatory Standards
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Equipment Calibration
- Explaining Procedures to Patients
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Water Quality Testing
- Emergency Situations
- AED Operation
- Dialyzer Priming
- Fistula Cannulation
- Employee Training
- Preventative Care
- OSHA Regulations
- Hemodialysis Care
- Medical Equipment Operations
- Patient Relations
Timeline
CCHT
American Renal Associates
11.2019 - Current
CCHT
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
05.2019 - 05.2020
CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care NA
08.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Columban College
High School Diploma -
Olongapo City National High School
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