Sandy Barragan
Visalia,CA
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Technician with 17 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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
01.2007 - Current
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Maintained accurate patient charts.
- Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on beds for treatment.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Exceeded quality assurance standards by consistently adhering to established protocols and following best practices in dialysis care provision.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency with thorough machine maintenance, troubleshooting issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Contributed to staff development by sharing expertise in dialysis processes during team meetings and training sessions.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Safeguarded patients through vigilant observation for any adverse reactions or complications, taking swift corrective action when necessary.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts to prevent infection.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer treatments.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Visalia Adult School
Visalia, CA06.2003
High School Diploma -
Golden West High School
Visalia, CA06.1995
Skills
- Measuring vital signs
- Infection control standards
- Procedure Preparation
- Safety Monitoring
- Documentation
- Patient Monitoring
- Dialysis treatment
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Technical training
- Continuing education
- Blood sample collection
- Inpatient Care
- Sterilization techniques
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
01.2007 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Visalia Adult School
High School Diploma -
Golden West High School
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