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Brisia Diaz

Arlington,TX

Summary

Dynamic Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician with extensive experience for Innovative Renal Care and the DaVita SNF program, excelling in patient education and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and teamwork, while adeptly operating dialysis machines and monitoring vital signs. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Innovative Renal Care
07.2007 - Current
  • Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
  • Monitored vital signs and patient responses during treatments, adjusting procedures as necessary for optimal care.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
  • Trained and mentored new technicians on equipment operation and patient care best practices.
  • Assisted in the training and onboarding of new technicians, sharing valuable knowledge from personal experience to help them quickly become proficient contributors within the clinic team.
  • Ensured quality treatment outcomes by closely monitoring patient vital signs and adjusting machine settings as needed.
  • Contributed to a safe care environment through timely identification and reporting of equipment malfunctions or defects.
  • Promoted overall clinic success by contributing ideas during staff meetings for process improvements or ways to enhance patient experience while receiving care at our facility.
  • Maintained compliance with state regulations governing clinical practice, adhering to organizational policies and procedures at all times during service provision.
  • Supported a welcoming atmosphere within the clinic by engaging in positive interactions with patients' family members or caregivers when appropriate, fostering strong relationships that ultimately benefit overall treatment experience for patients themselves.
  • Improved clinic workflow by maintaining clean and organized workstations, minimizing downtime between patients.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and attentive listening to their concerns or questions regarding treatment plans.
  • Completed required training courses on time, staying up-to-date with industry best practices and advancements in dialysis technology for improved patient outcomes.
  • Promoted continuity of care by documenting detailed treatment records in electronic health systems for easy access by all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care plan.
  • Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
  • Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
  • Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
  • Educated patients on dialysis processes and care routines, fostering understanding and cooperation in their treatment plans.

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

DaVita
02.2023 - 10.2024
  • Educated patients on dialysis processes and care routines, fostering understanding and cooperation in their treatment plans.
  • Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
  • Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
  • Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Completed required training courses on time, staying up-to-date with industry best practices and advancements in dialysis technology for improved patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected challenges during a shift, using critical thinking skills to find effective solutions that maintained high-quality patient care standards.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and attentive listening to their concerns or questions regarding treatment plans.
  • Improved clinic workflow by maintaining clean and organized workstations, minimizing downtime between patients.
  • Assisted in the training and onboarding of new technicians, sharing valuable knowledge from personal experience to help them quickly become proficient contributors within the clinic team.
  • Contributed to a safe care environment through timely identification and reporting of equipment malfunctions or defects.
  • Supported a welcoming atmosphere within the clinic by engaging in positive interactions with patients' family members or caregivers when appropriate, fostering strong relationships that ultimately benefit overall treatment experience for patients themselves.
  • Monitored vital signs and patient responses during treatments, adjusting procedures as necessary for optimal care.

Education

Mountain View College
Dallas, TX

Sam Houston High
Arlington, TX
05-2003

Skills

  • Dialysis machine operation
  • Vascular Access care
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Venipuncture
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient monitoring
  • Adaptable to change
  • Needle insertion
  • Water treatment systems
  • Measuring vital signs
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient education
  • Patient observation
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • Infection control protocols
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient safety
  • Effective communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork
  • Strong work ethic
  • Alarm response
  • Specimen handling
  • Direct patient care
  • Sample collection
  • Patient scheduling
  • Venipuncture techniques
  • Preceptor
  • Bilingual - Spanish

Accomplishments

Preceptor for Innovative and Davita and clinic Auditor.


Certification

  • CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
  • NCPCT - Patient Care Technician

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

DaVita
02.2023 - 10.2024

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Innovative Renal Care
07.2007 - Current

Mountain View College

Sam Houston High

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