Jessica Perez
Benton Harbor,MI
Summary
Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 7 years working in high volume dialysis center. Caring and supportive clinician committed to providing quality service to patients and maintaining high standard of care in the dialysis environment.
Interested in transitioning to a hospital setting as an RN, where I can practice my love of compassionate patient care, health promotion, education, and helping patients through their hospital stay successfully.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
Corewell/ Spectrum Health Lakeland
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Clinical rotations on Medical/Oncology, Cardiac/Progressive, Ortho/Neuro, Behavioral Health, Labor and Delivery, and Post Surgical
Patient Care Technician - CCHT, Preceptor
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2017 - Current
- Fully trained new nurses and techs in dialysis treatment until able to take care of patients independently.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Cleaned and cannulated fistulas and grafts, and connected catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Provided in-patient care for 5 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI12.2023
Skills
- Culturally Competent Care
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Emotional Intelligence
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Grace Under Pressure
- First Aid
- Infection Control Standards
- Advanced Nephrology Knowledge
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician by the American Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA)
- CPR Certification
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Nursing Student
Corewell/ Spectrum Health Lakeland
01.2022 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician - CCHT, Preceptor
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lake Michigan College
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician by the American Nephrology Nursing Association (ANNA)
- CPR Certification
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