Chelsea Acevedodecruz
Killeen
Summary
Detail-oriented Renal Dialysis Technologist with extensive experience in operating dialysis machines and maintaining high-quality standards. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams, support patient care plans, and ensure compliance with infection control protocols to improve patient safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Renal Dialysis Technologist
Davita
Austin
12.2024 - Current
- Operated dialysis machines and monitored patients during treatments.
- Ensured proper sterilization of equipment and maintenance of a clean environment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Performed routine maintenance on dialysis machines to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Communicated test results to medical professionals to ensure timely and accurate patient care.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless patient care and adherence to treatment protocols.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Administered medications such as heparin and lidocaine while monitoring patient responses throughout treatment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions during procedures.
- Maintained inventory of supplies necessary for dialysis treatments.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and safety standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of dialysis machines for patient treatments.
- Monitored patient vital signs during treatment sessions.
- Developed strategies for improving patient outcomes through increased efficiency in the delivery of services.
- Assisted with the insertion of arteriovenous fistulas or grafts into patients.
- Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting of dialysis equipment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed throughout the duration of each treatment session.
- Documented all relevant information regarding each patient's progress during their course of treatment.
- Reported any discrepancies or issues related to patient care immediately to supervisors or physicians.
- Instructed new staff members on proper techniques for performing dialysis treatments.
MA/Private Home Health Aide
Veterans Affairs
Killeen
05.2016 - Current
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
MA/Private Duty Home Health Care Aide
Private Care
Piscataway
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Engaged in active listening to understand client needs and preferences, enhancing overall care experience.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety, and comfort under physician direction.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Monitored patient health and reported changes to medical staff.
- Assisted with medication management and adherence to schedules.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to enhance comfort and trust.
- Documented client progress and communicated effectively with the care team.
- Supported mobility and physical exercises for improved client well-being.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Observed infection control practices while providing direct patient care.
- Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
- Assisted with end-of-life issues by providing spiritual guidance when appropriate.
Phlebotomy Student
Healthy Kids Pediatric Group
Robbinsville
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
American Institute
Somerset, NJ10-2021
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA03-2014
Skills
- Dialysis machine operation
- Equipment calibration
- Patient monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Infection control protocols
- Patient care planning
- Team collaboration
- Medical record management
- Fluid management
- Biomedical equipment maintenance
- Active listening
- Water treatment systems
- Vascular Access care
- Hemodialysis techniques
- Continuing education
- Patient health education
- Emergency response
- Alarm response
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
bls/cpr
Timeline
Renal Dialysis Technologist
Davita
12.2024 - Current
MA/Private Duty Home Health Care Aide
Private Care
12.2024 - 01.2026
Phlebotomy Student
Healthy Kids Pediatric Group
06.2020 - 08.2020
MA/Private Home Health Aide
Veterans Affairs
05.2016 - Current
Certificate of Technical Studies - Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
American Institute
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School