Lester E Gonzalez
Orlando,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable PCT with 2 years of hands-on experience in hemodialysis, nephrology care and end-stage renal failure treatment. Well-versed in all elements of dialysis, including initiating and terminating treatment, educating patients and maintaining highest standards of sanitation and safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
07.2023 - Current
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity.
- 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 to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius
04.2021 - 07.2023
- 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 to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
Truck Driver
Multiple Employers
06.2017 - 03.2021
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
- Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Education
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
BONNENT
12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Technology
Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana
Havana, Cuba 02.2009
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Infection Prevention
- High Level of Autonomy
- Data Collection
- Adaptable
- Clinical Training
- Mobility Assistance Aptitude
- Infection Control Standards
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Emergency Response
- Equipment Setup
- Quick learner
- Detail oriented
- Team worker
- Bilingual
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius
04.2021 - 07.2023
Truck Driver
Multiple Employers
06.2017 - 03.2021
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
BONNENT
Bachelor of Science - Health Technology
Institute of Medical Sciences of Havana