Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Timeline

Brenda L Hernandez Garcia

DCI
9 Cross Street Waterbury ,CT
2
Languages
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience

Disciplined CHT with more than 17 years of experience delivering outstanding care to patients and operating various types of dialysis equipment. Empathetic medical staff aware of patient physical and emotional needs throughout dialysis process. Relevant technician with evolving awareness of cutting-edge advancements in care and treatment.

Work History

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

2 Years 10 Months
Davita Inc. | 12.2023 - Current
  • Monitored each patient during treatment for adverse reactions or condition changes and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to help prevent infection.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, rooms, and equipment.
  • Recorded patient pre-dialysis weight, vital signs, and new medical conditions.
  • Started and shut down reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.

Patient Care Technician Cht

3 Years
DCI | 10.2023 - Current
  • Monitored patient vital signs and recorded pre- and post-dialysis assessments with accuracy.
  • Set up dialysis stations, supplies, and machines according to infection-control and safety protocols.
  • Observed patient comfort during treatments and reported changes promptly to nursing staff.
  • Helped initiate and end dialysis treatments while following proper procedure requirements.
  • Supported new staff by reviewing dialysis procedures, documentation practices, and patient-care standards.
  • Assisted with training new patient care technicians and shared best practices to support consistent care delivery.
  • Built strong working relationships with colleagues and supported collaborative teamwork across staff members.

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

8 Years 3 Months
Davita Inc. | 04.2012 - 07.2020
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • 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.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

3 Years
Kru Medical Ventures | 04.2009 - 04.2012
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • 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.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
  • Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.

House Keeper/Inventory Associate

1 Year 8 Months
Kru Medical Ventures | 08.2007 - 04.2009
  • Maintained inventory count, tracked usage, and documented variances.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
  • Disinfect equipment and using germicides.

Education

No Degree - Medical Assisting

America Training School | West New York, NJ | 01.2010

Medical Assistan (Diploma)

Phlebotomy Technician (Diploma)

Electrocardiogram Technician (Diploma)

GED

Job Corps Barranquitas | Barranquitas, Puerto Rico | 11.1992

Skills

Quality review activities improved systems performance.
Respirator operation supported safe patient care.
Accurate vital sign monitoring strengthened clinical records.
Dialysis equipment maintenance kept equipment ready for use.
Phlebotomy support contributed to timely specimen collection.
EMR documentation improved record accuracy.
Customer and personal service supported positive client interactions.
Bilingual communication expanded support across language needs.

Accomplishments

  • Trained over 10 staff members on hemodialysis machine operations and proper connection to access the site.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Certification

  • CHT - Certified Hemodialysis Technologist
  • AED - Automated External Defibrillator

Timeline

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

Davita Inc.
12.2023 - CurrentRead More

Patient Care Technician Cht

DCI
10.2023 - CurrentRead More

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

Davita Inc.
04.2012 - 07.2020Read More

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

Kru Medical Ventures
04.2009 - 04.2012Read More

House Keeper/Inventory Associate

Kru Medical Ventures
08.2007 - 04.2009Read More

Job Corps Barranquitas

GED
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America Training School

No Degree from Medical Assisting
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Brenda L Hernandez Garcia