Theresa Gonzales
Menifee,CA
Summary
Certified Hemodialysis Technician with extensive experience in setting up and operating dialysis machines, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient safety. Proficient in infection control procedures, water treatment systems, and adherence to HIPAA compliance. Brings compassionate care, teamwork orientation, and a proactive approach to advancing patient health and wellbeing.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
RAI Care Center Fletcher Parkway
858 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA. 92020
08.1989 - 09.2013
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Assisted patients during treatment, monitoring vital signs and ensuring their safety throughout the process.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care instructions to promote overall health and wellbeing.
- Reduced patient anxiety, providing compassionate care and genuine empathy during treatments.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care plans.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Riverside
900 University Ave, Riverside, CA9252106-2024
High School Diploma -
Fresno High School
1839 N. Echo Ave, Fresno, CA. 9370406-1977
Skills
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Dialysis treatment
- Measuring vital signs
- Venipuncture techniques
- Teamwork orientation
- Documentation accuracy
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Professionalism
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Infection control procedures
- Water treatment systems
- CPR Certification
Accomplishments
- Trained over twenty staff on hemodialysis machine operations and proper connection to access the site.
- Initiated and managed dialysis treatment for fifteen patients daily.
Certification
- Dialysis Technician Certification- Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
RAI Care Center Fletcher Parkway
08.1989 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California, Riverside
High School Diploma -
Fresno High School