Minerva Figueroa
Tampa,FL
Summary
Disciplined [CCHT] with more than 23 years of experience delivering outstanding care to patients and operating various types of dialysis equipment. Empathetic medical staff aware of patient physical and emotional needs throughout dialysis process. Relevant technician with evolving awareness of cutting-edge advancements in care and treatment. Experienced Dialysis Technician with 23 years of experience providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations and regulatory guidelines.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
01.2019 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of healthcare regulations, trends, and advancements in patient care techniques.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during hemodialysis treatments.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient medical records, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, adhering to infection control protocols and minimizing risks.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patient vital signs and promptly reporting any abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Consistently adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive patient information, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Supported new technicians through mentorship and hands-on training sessions, fostering professional growth within the team environment.
- Troubleshot technical issues with hemodialysis machines quickly resolving any problems that arose while delivering timely services.
- Participated in team meetings, contributing valuable insights into process improvements and enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during hemodialysis treatments.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient medical records, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Consistently adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive patient information, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Troubleshot technical issues with hemodialysis machines quickly resolving any problems that arose while delivering timely services.
- opening and closing the clinic
- Mixing acid and Bicarb
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
05.2014 - 08.2019
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during hemodialysis treatments.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient medical records, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Consistently adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling sensitive patient information, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Troubleshot technical issues with hemodialysis machines quickly resolving any problems that arose while delivering timely services.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Liberty Dialysis/ Fresenius Medical Care NA
03.2012 - 05.2014
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely care to patients in various healthcare settings.
- Streamlined patient admission processes by efficiently gathering relevant information and completing accurate documentation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes and streamlined communication among providers.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients, conducting regular room checks and maintaining cleanliness standards.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
07.2001 - 03.2012
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Improved clinic workflow by maintaining clean and organized workstations, minimizing downtime between patients.
- Ensured quality treatment outcomes by closely monitoring patient vital signs and adjusting machine settings as needed.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
Administrative Assistant
Fresenius Medical Care NA
07.2001 - 07.2006
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
Cobra Administrator
Fresenius Medical Care NA
07.1999 - 07.2001
- Processed COBRA notifications within Federal guidelines, Collected Cobra premiums ensuring accurate reporting to the accounting department. Notifying vendors of new COBRA enrollments and terminations. Assisted Benefit service center in open enrollment and during peak hours.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Benefits Assistant
Fresenius Medical Care NA
11.1998 - 07.2001
- Streamlined benefits administration processes by implementing digital record-keeping and automated systems.
- Assisted employees in understanding their benefits options, providing clear explanations and guidance on available plans.
- Maintained accurate records of employee benefit enrollments, ensuring timely updates and adjustments as needed.
- Provided support during annual open enrollment periods, facilitating employee selection of appropriate benefit plans.
- Increased efficiency in processing benefits-related paperwork through diligent organization and attention to detail.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
Education
CCHT
NNCC
Harrisburg, PANo Degree - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA06.2005
GED -
Aquinas College
Newton, MA01.1993
Skills
- Equipment Calibration
- Patient Monitoring
- Healthcare regulations
- Patient Scheduling
- Sample Collection
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Positioning
- Equipment Sterilization
- Venipuncture
- Blood sample collection
- Needle insertion
- Dialysis machine operation
- Pre-dialysis preparation
- Post-dialysis care
- Clinical communication
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Dialysis treatment
- Adaptable to change
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- HIPAA
- Measuring vital signs
- Infection control standards
- Infection control protocols
- Specimen handling
- Aseptic Techniques
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation accuracy
- Safety Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Continuing education
- Patient Observation
- Treatment Documentation
- In-Service Training
- Strong Work Ethic
- Customer Service
- Punctual and Dependable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Sterilization techniques
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Organizational Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Professional Deme
- Professional Demeanor
- BSL certified
- Bilingual English/ Spanish
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Licensed CCHT - ID9414813 8/31/2024
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
01.2019 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
08.2018 - 02.2019
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
05.2014 - 08.2019
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Liberty Dialysis/ Fresenius Medical Care NA
03.2012 - 05.2014
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
07.2001 - 03.2012
Administrative Assistant
Fresenius Medical Care NA
07.2001 - 07.2006
Cobra Administrator
Fresenius Medical Care NA
07.1999 - 07.2001
Benefits Assistant
Fresenius Medical Care NA
11.1998 - 07.2001
CCHT
NNCC
No Degree - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
GED -
Aquinas College