Shauna Defreitas
Mount Vernon,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Dialysis Patient Care Technician with 1 years and 6 months of hands-on experience in hemodialysis, nephrology care and end-stage renal failure treatment. Well-versed in all elements of dialysis, including initiating and terminating treatment, educating patients and maintaining highest standards of sanitation and safety.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Westchester Center For Renal Care
Mount Vernon, NY
01.2023 - Current
- Perform hemodialysis treatments on patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Set up and operate hemodialysis machines according to established protocols.
- Monitors water / dialysate testing to provide safe and efficient dialysis treatment to patients.
- Monitor patients during dialysis treatment and make necessary adjustments to the machines settings as directed.
- Monitor vitals signs and asses patient condition before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Document patient information, treatment data, and any observed changes in condition.
- Follow Infection control procedures and maintain a clean and safe dialysis environment.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care to patients.
Scheduling Coordinator Agent
Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Specialists
Greenwich, CT
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Book appointments, coordinate and re-schedule patients and confirms appointments using computerized system.
- Block schedules for surgeries, vacations, PTO, etc.
- Manage daily surgical schedule with ONS staff and Nurse Manager to assure proper order of cases.
- Prepares the daily schedule of physicians' office, OR and on-call coverage.
- Follow all HIPAA regulations as instructed.
- Communicate and coordinate with internal departments.
- Perform administrative functions / tasks and other duties / projects as assigned.
Operations Manager
Macy's
New York, NY
11.2010 - 03.2019
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Education
Certification - Hemodialysis Technician
Dialysis4Career School of Hemodialysis
Long Island City, NY04.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration and Management
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY05.2012
Skills
- Hemodialysis
- Equipment Maintenance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Isolation Precautions
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Team Collaboration
- Infection Prevention
- Patient Safety
Certification
- CCHT
- BLS
Timeline
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Westchester Center For Renal Care
01.2023 - Current
Scheduling Coordinator Agent
Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Specialists
05.2019 - 01.2023
Operations Manager
Macy's
11.2010 - 03.2019
Certification - Hemodialysis Technician
Dialysis4Career School of Hemodialysis
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration and Management
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York