Dedicated Patient Care Technician with 14 years of experience in renal care. Proficient in problem-solving and time management, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and delivering exceptional patient care during all procedures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN III
Fresenius Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
03.2021 - Current
Compliant with infection control protocols across facility operations.
Conducted comprehensive pre and post-dialysis assessments to monitor patient vital signs including weight, temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
Communicated significant changes in patient status or unusual occurrences to supervisor or nurse on duty, ensuring timely intervention.
Calibrated dialysis machines per established protocols before use.
Ensured adherence to safety guidelines during patient treatment.
Responded promptly to emergency situations involving medical distress or injury.
Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system while performing water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation; mixing of bicarbonate solution.
Assisted in managing and monitoring patient access for effective cannulation.
Administered dialysis treatments to patients in accordance with established protocols.
Trained and instructed new employees on daily task techniques, enhancing team competency and patient care quality.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN III
USRC
Aiea, HI
01.2012 - 01.2021
Monitored patient vital signs during procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
Maintained and prepared dialysis equipment, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to cleanliness standards.
Documented patient progress and treatment details in electronic health records accurately.
Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety measures, enhancing team competency in the dialysis unit.
Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal.
Executed infection control measures while cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machines to access sites, promoting patient safety.
Supported area access manager in overseeing patient access procedures.
Phlebotomist
Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
02.2008 - 12.2011
Collected specimens from diverse patient populations, including pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs, ensuring quality care.
Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Operated phlebotomy equipment to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.