Cheryl Cortes
Collegeville,Pennsylvania
Summary
Caring, former Dialysis Technician formally educated in standard human diets, food science principles, clinical therapeutic nutrition and food system management. Diligent professional offering 13 years of experience in compassionate patient care. Self-motivated and enthusiastic with expertise in understanding ailments related to deficiencies. Special interest in infant and early childhood nutritional needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
08.2007 - 04.2009
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Administer hemodialysis treatments to 9-12 patients per work shift, with strict adherence to safety and quality standards using arteriovenous access or central venous catheter.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Safeguarded patients through vigilant observation for any adverse reactions or complications, taking swift corrective action when necessary.
- Monitor and maintain optimal machine performance.
- Advised patients and families on health topics pertinent to care and treatment.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
Patient Care Technician, Dialysis
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
07.2002 - 07.2007
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to 8-12 patients per work shift with strict adherence to safety and quality standards, using arteriovenous access or central venous catheter.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
- Contributed to staff development by sharing expertise in dialysis processes during team meetings and training sessions.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Member of the Quality Assurance Team and Vascular Access Team.
Dialysis Technician
Shore Memorial Hospital
07.1999 - 09.2001
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Safeguarded patients through vigilant observation for any adverse reactions or complications, taking swift corrective action when necessary.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Education
Associate of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA05.2018
Skills
- Measuring vital signs
- Recordkeeping and documentation
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Manager, Exp 5/10/2026
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
08.2007 - 04.2009
Patient Care Technician, Dialysis
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
07.2002 - 07.2007
Dialysis Technician
Shore Memorial Hospital
07.1999 - 09.2001
Associate of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Montgomery County Community College
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