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Joanna Enriquez
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Laredo,TX
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Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
3
Certificates
2
Languages
Work History
U.S. Renal CareLaredo, TX
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
2020.07 - 2022.10 (2 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
FreseniusLaredo, TX
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
2018.01 - 2022.07 (4 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Provided in-patient care for 4 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
Education
Laredo CollegeLaredo, TX
Vocational Nursing Certification
2022.08 - 2023.08 (1 education.year_Label)
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Infection control standards
Dialysis treatment
HIPAA
Measuring vital signs
Professional bedside manner
High level of autonomy
Recordkeeping and documentation
EMR / EHR
CPR
Ambulating and repositioning patients
Healthcare ethics
Certification
Phlebotomy
Availability
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Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
2023-08
Laredo College
Vocational Nursing Certification
2022.08 - 2023.08 (1 education.year_Label)
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
U.S. Renal Care
2020.07 - 2022.10 (2 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Hemodialysis Technician
2019-04
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius
2018.01 - 2022.07 (4 education.years_Label & 6 education.months_Label)
Phlebotomy
2015-06