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Sonia Frutos

Paramount,CA

Summary

Patient-focused Dialysis Technician offering 20 + years background and advanced nephrology proficiency to growing organization. Well versed in all elements of hemodialysis with success in quickly building rapport with patients when delivering exceptional service and care. Proven leader and skilled in training new hires and cross-training staff.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dialysis-technician

DaVita
06.2003 - Current
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Safely initiating, monitoring, and terminating hemodialysis and simultaneously managing patients receiving treatments (aseptic technique)
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Educating patients on healthy diet and healthy behavior.
  • Responding to emergency situations.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.

Travel Agent

Inta-Aussie Tours
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
  • Maintained operational proficiency in coordinating both international and domestic travel accommodations for customers, arranging for airfare as well as hotel and rental car reservations.
  • Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helped build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
  • Assisted clients with flight changes and cancellations to minimize travel disruptions.
  • Print out hotel vouchers, tour vouchers, airline tickets and other necessary documents needed for travel.

Education

Associate of Arts - Self-Development & Social Behavior

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
06.2023

Associate of Science - Natural Sciences

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
06.2023

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
06.2003

Dialysis Technician Certificate - Dialysis Technician

Bryman College
Gardena, CA
05.2003

Travel Agent & Tourism Certificate - Tourism And Travel Management

Academy Pacific Travel College
Los Angeles, CA
12.1997

High School Diploma -

City Of Angels
Los Angeles, CA
06.1997

Skills

  • Bilingual Spanish and English
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Treatment Documentation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Infection Control Standards
  • Patient Observation / Safety Monitoring
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Emergency Response
  • Expert Cannulator
  • Preceptor
  • Bicarbonate / Citric Acid Mixing and Loop Diinfection
  • Patient Relationship Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Excellent Interpersonal communication skills
  • Get well with people with diverse backgrounds

Certification

  • CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
  • CPR & First Aid Certification



REFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Dialysis-technician

DaVita
06.2003 - Current

Travel Agent

Inta-Aussie Tours
01.1998 - 01.2002

Associate of Arts - Self-Development & Social Behavior

Cerritos College

Associate of Science - Natural Sciences

Cerritos College

Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences

Cerritos College

Dialysis Technician Certificate - Dialysis Technician

Bryman College

Travel Agent & Tourism Certificate - Tourism And Travel Management

Academy Pacific Travel College

High School Diploma -

City Of Angels

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