Odirys Hernandez
Tampa
Summary
Dedicated Patient care technician bringing 13 years of experience to growing clinics. Committed to optimal patient care and support and assisting medical staff with critical needs. Skillful in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable nature.. Patient-oriented professional bringing several-year background to growing organization. Expert in safely initiating, monitoring and terminating hemodialysis and simultaneously managing patients receiving treatment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
ARC Dialisys
Tampa
11.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs during hemodialysis treatments.
- Prepared and maintained dialysis machines for patient use.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and safety protocols.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions efficiently.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality care delivery.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards and guidelines.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Trained new technicians on equipment operation and patient care practices.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Connected hemodialysis machine to patient's forearm or catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer.
- Compiled reports detailing number of treatments administered per day for insurance companies billing purposes.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout duration of dialysis treatments, and reported any changes or issues to physician.
- Assisted in the setup and operation of dialysis machines, including connecting dialyzer and tubing to hemodialysis machine.
- Inspected pressures, conductivity and temperature to verify conformance to safety standards.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing difficult treatments or those facing long-term prognoses with chronic renal failure.
- Responded quickly to alarms from hemodialysis machines, troubleshooting problems as necessary.
- Cleaned fistula, graft or catheter using antiseptic solution.
- Inspected venous and arterial pressures to maintain pressures within established limits.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly sterilized between uses according to safety protocols.
- Observed infection control procedures at all times while working with potentially infectious bodily fluids.
- Assessed patient's progress during dialysis treatments and adjusted machine settings as needed for optimal results.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Documented all patient information accurately in their medical records.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Assisted in the development of quality improvement initiatives for dialysis services.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
Patient Care Technician
ARC Dialisys
Tampa
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Supported nurses in the preparation of treatment rooms and equipment.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records accurately.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatment sessions.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and post-treatment care instructions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Allure Home Care
Tampa
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
General Hospital, Comandante Pinares
Pinar Del Rio
08.2008 - 12.2021
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Cleaned fistula, graft or catheter using antiseptic solution.
- Connected hemodialysis machine to patient's forearm or catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer.
- Inspected venous and arterial pressures to maintain pressures within established limits.
- Recorded predialysis and post-dialysis weight and vitals signs to input into electronic medical records.
- Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions and monitored hemodialysis machines for malfunctions.
- Connected hemodialysis machine to access site to start blood circulation with dialyzer.
- Accomplished Patient care Dialysis Technician providing skilled technical services for renal disease patients undergoing dialysis. Executes hands-on public health practices to maximize health status of individuals. Continually maintained positive attitude in emergent, stressful situations.
Skills
- Service-Oriented
- Sound Judgment
- Social Perceptiveness
- Active Listening
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Response
- Patient Safety
- Medical Supply Stocking
- Patient Feeding
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Hemodialysis machine operation
- Infection control compliance
- Electronic health records documentation
- Patient care coordination
- Vital signs assessment
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Emotional support provision
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response preparedness
- Aseptic techniques
Certification
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Timeline
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
ARC Dialisys
11.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
ARC Dialisys
09.2023 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Allure Home Care
05.2023 - 09.2023
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
General Hospital, Comandante Pinares
08.2008 - 12.2021