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Jover Velada

Harwood Heights,IL

Summary

  • I have more than 10 yrs experience working as a dialysis technician. I'm proficient in cannulation, Monitoring the patients vital signs and assessing them when they're having their hemodialysis treatments. I currently work with Braun machine and FKC machine. I also trouble shoot the machine when they have problems. I mix acid and aide in water.
  • Highly skilled Patient Care Technician with more than 10 years' practical experience in an assisted living environment. Established in assessment, counseling, consulting on medications and treatment, lab work, documentation and administrating treatment.
  • Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level patient care technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

DaVita
Evanston, IL
08.2016 - Current

Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.

  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and 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.
  • Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
  • Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • 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.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
  • Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Center
Chicago, IL
11.2011 - Current
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and 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.
  • Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
  • Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
  • Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Provided consultation to patients on community support programs, ambulatory treatment options, or termination of treatment.
  • Completed thorough assessments to understand current patient conditions and develop diagnoses.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

St. Augustine School of Nursing
Philippines
10.2010

High School Diploma -

Marcelo H. Del Pilar National High School
Philippines
06.2007

Skills

  • Maintaining Dialysis Equipment
  • Machine Operations
  • Disease Prevention
  • Infection Control Protocols
  • Laboratory Equipment Handling
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Decontamination and Sanitation
  • Safety Protocols
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT)
  • Dialyzer Priming
  • Hemodialysis Care

Timeline

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

DaVita
08.2016 - Current

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Center
11.2011 - Current

No Degree - General Studies

St. Augustine School of Nursing

High School Diploma -

Marcelo H. Del Pilar National High School
Jover Velada