Dann Reiko Cabrera
New Haven,CT
Summary
Certified Dialysis Technician with extensive experience at DSI Renal/US Renal Care, skilled in hemodialysis procedures and committed to patient safety. Proven ability to enhance treatment efficacy through critical thinking and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Recognized for excellence in patient education and equipment maintenance, contributing to a culture of high-quality care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dialysis Technician
DSI Renal/US Renal Care
Orange, USA
04.2013 - Current
- Responsible for closing unit and disinfecting bicarb tank
- Responsible for mixing bicarb, when opening as well as when the tank is running low
- Responsible for opening unit, logging and verifying all temperatures, pressures number are in compliance with policy
- Functioning as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
- Welcoming assigned patients and enquiring as to their wellbeing since their last treatment, reporting any complaints or observations to the nurse supervisor
- Evaluate vascular access for patency and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor
- Obtaining necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight
- Performing vascular access evaluation pre-treatment and reporting unusual findings to nurse supervisor
- Performing vascular access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to nurse supervisor
- Initiates dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow and dialysate flow
- Discontinuing dialysis treatment according to established procedures
- Evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
- Assess the patient for prior to discharge and reports any unusual findings to nurse supervisor
- Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of hemodialysis treatment sheet (chairside system) and, if applicable, progress notes
- Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment
- Obtain vital signs prior to re-infusion; performs all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment, documenting as required
- Centrifuge, refrigerate and pack blood when assigned
Certified Dialysis Technician
Avantus Renal Therapy
New Haven, USA
01.2005 - 04.2013
Education
High School Diploma -
St Michaels Institute
Philippines01.2003
general studies
Gateway Community College
Skills
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Electrolyte balance
- EMR
- Infection control protocols
- Patient safety awareness
- Adaptable to change
- Vascular Access management
- Critical thinking
- Patient care coordination
- Water treatment systems
- Equipment sterilization
- Phlebotomy
- Continuous quality improvement
- Patient education
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Patient Education Abilities
- Maintaining dialysis machines
References
- Maureen McPherson, (203)230-1946, Nurse Manager
- Willy Marte, (914)512-0906
- Brian Grossman, (203)500-6936
Certification
- CPR Certified
- CCHT Certified
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Dialysis Technician
DSI Renal/US Renal Care
04.2013 - Current
Certified Dialysis Technician
Avantus Renal Therapy
01.2005 - 04.2013
- CPR Certified
- CCHT Certified
High School Diploma -
St Michaels Institute
general studies
Gateway Community College
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