Rochelle Centeno
Cranston,RI
Summary
Accomplished Dialysis Technician with a proven track record at ARA, enhancing patient satisfaction through expert dialysis treatment and compassionate patient care. Skilled in hemodialysis procedures and infection control protocols, significantly reducing infection rates. Excelled in patient education, fostering strong relationships and ensuring safety through meticulous adherence to health standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
08.2023 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Sales Clerk
Marshals
01.2001 - 10.2003
- Maintained a clean, organized sales floor to promote a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, driving repeat business and loyalty.
- Processed transactions quickly and accurately, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.
Dialysis Technician
ARA
02.2005 - 06.2023
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support and addressing concerns throughout the dialysis process.
- Contributed to staff development by sharing expertise in dialysis processes during team meetings and training sessions.
- Assisted physicians in evaluating patients'' dialysis needs, effectively communicating pertinent information regarding treatment progress.
- Facilitated strong communication channels between patients, families, and healthcare providers for optimal collaborative care efforts.
Education
Dialysis Technician - Medical
CCRI
Rhode Island 02.2005
Medical Assistance Certificate - Medical
Sawyer School
Rhode Island 06.1999
Skills
- Hemodialysis Procedures
- Patient Education
- Infection control standards
- Patient Care
- Dialysis treatment
- Vascular Access Management
- Infection control protocols
- Fluid Management
- Blood sample collection
- Measuring vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
- Specimen handling
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- HIPAA
- Anemia management
- Aseptic Techniques
Certification
CCHT
CPR
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Dialysis Technician
ARA
02.2005 - 06.2023
Sales Clerk
Marshals
01.2001 - 10.2003
CCHT
CPR
Dialysis Technician - Medical
CCRI
Medical Assistance Certificate - Medical
Sawyer School
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