Lorena Chavez
Dixon,CA
Summary
Certified Dialysis Technician with more than 14 years of experience in fast-paced, high-volume clinical settings. Providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations, and regulatory guidelines.
Seeking to apply in leadership role and to take the next level to step into the challenging Facility Administrator role.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
US Renal
01.2023 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts to prevent infection.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Vascular Access manager
- PD Educator for Spanish speakers
- Translator for Medical Director when rounding
Certified Dialysis Technician
Davita
11.2009 - 01.2023
- Followed directions when priming with saline
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment
- Sterilized, cleaned, and maintained dialysis machine and equipment
- Measured and recorded patients’ -dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate
- Explained dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties
- Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, by following infection control protocols
- Restocked equipment and supplies needed for dialysis treatment
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient to reduce instances of infection
- Infection Control Manager
- Incharge of staff schedule
Certified Dialysis Technician
Satellite Healthcare Inc.
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results
- Measured and recorded patients before dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment
- Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, by following infection control protocols
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety
- Restocked equipment and supplies needed for dialysis treatment
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes in subjects to improve
Phlebotomist Technician
Blood Centers Of The Pacific
07.2003 - 10.2009
- Organized daily work based on collection priority
- Accurately labeled tubes with patient name, date and time of collection
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Collected blood samples using tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly methods
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
- Provided patient education
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Nursing
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CASkills
- Patient Education
- Fluent in spanish
- Safety audits
- Team mate scheduling
- Making teammate assignment schedule
- Vascular Access Management
- Team Collaboration
- PD educator translator
Certification
- BLS
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
US Renal
01.2023 - Current
Certified Dialysis Technician
Satellite Healthcare Inc.
10.2018 - 12.2019
Certified Dialysis Technician
Davita
11.2009 - 01.2023
Phlebotomist Technician
Blood Centers Of The Pacific
07.2003 - 10.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Pre Nursing
Solano Community College