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Valeria Garza

Houston

Summary

Compassionate Certified Hemodialysis Technician, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in vascular access care, dialysis equipment troubleshooting, and patient monitoring. Excel in communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and support during treatment processes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Certified Hemodialysis technician

DaVita
Houston
10.2019 - Current

Responsible for providing safe and effective hemodialysis treatment to patients with end-stage renal disease. Skilled in preparing and monitoring dialysis machines, cannulating vascular access, monitoring patient vital signs, and recognizing and reporting adverse patient responses. Committed to maintaining infection control standards, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and working collaboratively with nurses and the healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Patient Educator

DaVita
Houston
11.2021 - 05.2024

Provided individualized education to patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease on dialysis treatment options, including in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis. Explained procedures, lifestyle considerations, vascular access care, and infection prevention in clear, patient-friendly language. Assessed patient readiness to learn, answered questions, and supported informed decision-making. Collaborated with nephrologists, nurses, social workers, and care teams to ensure continuity of care and improve treatment adherence and patient outcomes.

Licensed Insurance Representative

State Farm
Houston
06.2015 - 10.2019

Responsible for assisting clients with auto, home, life, and health insurance policies. Provided personalized coverage recommendations based on customer needs, explained policy options in clear terms, processed policy changes, and handled billing and claims support. Maintained compliance with state insurance regulations while delivering excellent customer service, resolving concerns, and building long-term client relationships.

Education

GED
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Vascular access management
  • Patient monitoring
  • Infection control
  • Customer service orientation
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Decision making
  • Documentation accuracy

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

CCHT- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

BLS - Basic Life Support

Timeline

Patient Educator

DaVita
11.2021 - 05.2024

Advanced Certified Hemodialysis technician

DaVita
10.2019 - Current

Licensed Insurance Representative

State Farm
06.2015 - 10.2019

GED
Valeria Garza