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Karla Martinez

Longview,WA

Summary

  • Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
  • Compassionate Dialysis Technician with proficiency in operating dialysis machines, patient preparation, and post-treatment care. Known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized skills include vascular access monitoring, equipment sterilization, and fluid removal rate calculation. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient comfort and safety.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Amada Senior Care
Longview, WA
03.2025 - Current
  • Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.

Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Kidney Center
Longview, WA
01.2021 - 08.2024
  • Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
  • Calibrated dialysate solution according to prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
  • Administered medications as ordered by a physician and nurse before and or after dialysis treatments.
  • Assisted nurses with inserting catheters into patients for hemodialysis treatments.
  • Provided education about kidney disease management techniques to both patients and family members.
  • Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
  • Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
  • Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
  • Conducted water treatment analysis to ensure purity for dialysis procedures.
  • Calculated and adjusted dialysis machine settings based on patient prescriptions.
  • Participated in continuous education to stay updated on dialysis technology advancements.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines to provide patient care.
  • Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
  • Documented all patient information accurately in their medical records.

Education

Fresenius Kidney Care Clinical Training
Vancouver, WA
01-2021

Mary Ann's CNA Training School Of Nuesing
Vancouver, WA
06-2014

High School Diploma -

Heritage High School
Vancouver, WA
06-2011

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Meal preparation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Documentation management
  • Assisted mobility
  • Medical record tracking
  • Dialysis machine operation
  • Infection control standards

Certification

  • Nursing Assistant
  • Dialysis Technician
  • BLS/CPR

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Amada Senior Care
03.2025 - Current

Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Kidney Center
01.2021 - 08.2024

Fresenius Kidney Care Clinical Training

Mary Ann's CNA Training School Of Nuesing

High School Diploma -

Heritage High School

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