Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
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Elena Madrid

Elena Madrid

El Paso,TX

Summary

Patient-focused Certified Dialysis Technician offering Number-17 year background and advanced nephrology proficiency to growing organization. Well versed in all elements of hemodialysis with success in quickly building rapport with patients when delivering exceptional service and care. Proven leader and skilled in training new hires and cross-training staff.

Experienced Dialysis Technician with 17 years of experience providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations and regulatory guidelines.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Dialysis Technician

Reeves County Hospital
03.2021 - Current
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.

currently using TABLO machine

Certified Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care Acuts
07.2008 - 12.2013
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.

Provided dialysis to admitting patients bringing machine and supplies to patient’s room , CCU , ICU or Emergency Room. Followed Nephrologist orders and verified with my RN.

Certified Dialysis Technician

DaVita
01.2000 - 04.2008
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.

was able to help as a preceptor , teaching new hires all about dialysis and patient care including fresenius machine use, cannulating techniques, water room opening and closing water treatment.

Education

Certified Dialysis Technician - Dialysis Technician

UTEP
El Paso, TX
07.2020

Certified Dialysis Technician

Carrillo Medical College
Long Beach, CA
08.1998

Skills

  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Infectious Disease Mitigation
  • Explaining Complex Diagnoses
  • Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines

Try to make my patients feel confident answering all their questions and getting them as comfortable as possible from beginning to end of their dialysis treatment, and getting the right guidance to their request or their petition

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Dialysis Technician

Reeves County Hospital
03.2021 - Current

Certified Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care Acuts
07.2008 - 12.2013

Certified Dialysis Technician

DaVita
01.2000 - 04.2008

Certified Dialysis Technician - Dialysis Technician

UTEP

Certified Dialysis Technician

Carrillo Medical College
Elena Madrid