Rodrigo Garcia
Hemodialysis technician / CNA
Torrance,CA
Summary
Driven Hemodialysis Technician and Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Florence Hemodialysis Clinic and Kaiser West La Medical Center. Excelled in patient care, reducing complications through vigilant monitoring and emergency response. Skilled in hemodialysis equipment operation and fostering team collaboration. Demonstrated continuous learning mindset, enhancing treatment protocols and patient education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hemodialysis Technician
Florence Hemodialysis Clinic
03.2020 - Current
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during hemodialysis treatments.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patient vital signs and promptly reporting any abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient medical records, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaiser West La Medical Center
10.2015 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Education
Business Management
University of The East
Manila, Philippines 03.1987
Skills
- Patient care techniques
- Teamwork orientation
- Continuous learning mindset
- Hemodialysis Equipment Operation
- Dialysis treatment
- Measuring vital signs
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- Blood sample collection
- Patient Education
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient Observation
- Infection control standards
- Specimen handling
- Infection control protocols
- HIPAA
- Emergency Response
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Monitoring
Certification
Hemodialysis Technician
License # CHT 00023217
Expiration Date : 07/15/2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
License # CNA 00682683
Expiration Date : 07/15/2025
Timeline
Hemodialysis Technician
Florence Hemodialysis Clinic
03.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaiser West La Medical Center
10.2015 - Current
Business Management
University of The East
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