Vanessa Vega
Visalia,CA
Summary
Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 24 years working in high volume dialysis center in busy urban location. Caring and supportive clinician committed to providing quality service to patients and maintaining high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in dialysis environment. Highly skilled CCHT with 24 years in dialysis treatment field. Delivered many patient treatments in large inpatient facility. Excellent technical skills and empathetic demeanor leading to positive patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Hemodialysis Technician
Toiyabe Health Care Projecct
08.2024 - Current
- Operated and maintained dialysis machines, ensuring optimal functionality for patient treatments.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and adjusted treatment parameters as needed to ensure safety.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and post-treatment care to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and conditions.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment during dialysis procedures.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Provided pre-and post-hemodialysis assessments for each patient, identifying potential concerns before they escalated into more serious issues.
Hemodialysis Technician
Davita Healthcare
06.2018 - Current
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
Hemodialysis Technician
Renal Advantage
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
Hemodialysis Technician
Davita Healthcare
05.2006 - 06.2018
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Andon College
Stockton, CA02.1999
GED -
Stagg High School
Stockton Ca05.1998
Skills
- Patient relationship management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Dialysis treatment
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Patient education
- Direct Patient Care
- Measuring vital signs
- HIPAA
- Biohazardous waste disposal
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Hemodialysis Technician
Toiyabe Health Care Projecct
08.2024 - Current
Hemodialysis Technician
Renal Advantage
05.2019 - 03.2022
Hemodialysis Technician
Davita Healthcare
06.2018 - Current
Hemodialysis Technician
Davita Healthcare
05.2006 - 06.2018
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Andon College
GED -
Stagg High School
Hemodialysis Preceptor
I've been in dialysis for 27 years. I'm considered an expert cannulator. Also considered a Preceptor. I do most of the training for new employees.