Silvana Santana Chaves
Manassas,VA
Summary
Certified Dialysis Technician with expertise in hemodialysis in center and home care.
Knowledgeable in dialysis care and patient management. Possesses valuable hands-on experience in administering hemodialysis treatments and monitoring patient responses. Demonstrated expertise in patient communication and machine operation ensures high-quality care. CCHT by BONET 2024, BLS 07/2025
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dialysis Technician
Legacy Dialysis
04.2023 - Current
- Administered patient care by monitoring vital signs and ensuring comfort during dialysis sessions.
- Maintained inventory of dialysis supplies and ensured equipment was properly sanitized and stored.
- Documented patient progress and changes in condition accurately in medical records.
- Assisted in training new staff on dialysis protocols and safety procedures.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions during and after dialysis treatments.
- Supported patient mobility by assisting with transfers during treatment sessions.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Dialysis
04.2003 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Administered patient care by monitoring vital signs and ensuring comfort during dialysis sessions.
- Maintained inventory of dialysis supplies and ensured equipment was properly sanitized and stored.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice
Almeida Santos
Brazil01-2003
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Vascular Access management
- Patient education
- Infection control protocols
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Maintaining dialysis machines
- Dialysis treatment
- Emergency response
- Records management
- Dialysis equipment operation
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Certified Dialysis Technician
Legacy Dialysis
04.2023 - Current
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Dialysis
04.2003 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice
Almeida Santos