VICTORIA DOMINGUEZ
Austin,TX
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards a degree in nursing. Adept at preparing resources, equipment, and materials for research. A detail-oriented Research Assistant with a Certified Hemodialysis Tech certification and hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting, and specimen handling. Specializes in dialysis. Dedicated nursing student currently working towards a bachelor's degree in research, oncology, and nephrology. Solid understanding of the role of nurses in interdisciplinary environments. Excellent clinical and people skills.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Research Associate, Dialysis Technician, and Nurse intern position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Satellite Dialysis
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Scheduled appointments with subjects over the phone and through email.
- I assisted my senior coordinator with gathering rapport from the subject's treatment information, providing supplies, and completing monthly doctor visit's.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Created surveys and questionnaires to collect data for research projects.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through compassionate care coordination during their participation in clinical studies.
- Gathered, processed, and shipped lab specimens.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- I worked with clinical staff and physicians during transition from training at the clinic to completing home treatments with new device.
- I attended seminars and symposiums to improve my overall knowledge and understanding.
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative research methodologies and strategies.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Collaborated with researchers and scientists to design and execute experiments.
- Monitored patient safety throughout clinical trials and reported any adverse events.
- Collaborated with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals to support clinical trial data accuracy.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis, and reporting.
- Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- I worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
WELLBOUND CCHT
SATELLITE WELLBOUND
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Going back to a department that I loved working for in the past and having the flexibility while I was in school, I was excited to be back in the Home department
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in emergency situations, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients in distress.
- As a CCHT for the home department, I learned the Satellite way and still provided the best care for our patients while taking my prerequisites for the nursing program
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, earning their trust through consistent professionalism and genuine empathy.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill levels.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by providing detailed handoffs to incoming staff members regarding patient status updates or changes in treatment plans.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism at all times, upholding the highest standards of patient care and confidentiality.
- Reinforce patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Streamline clinic operations by efficiently managing patient scheduling, documentation, and supply inventory.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices and enhance patient care delivery.
- I instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- As a home tech, I order HHD and PD supplies, maintain the storage room, make patient charts for the doctor clinic, and complete daily logs for the clinic and medication reviews.
- Patient care I would assist the PD/HHD patient's with machine setup at clinic and when going home after their training were complete
- I was the expert cannulation for the HHD department and established AVF buttonhole's, reinforced education and managed all HHD water culture and equipment expirations
- Experience with all HHD machines such as NxStage, Tablo and K machines and Peritoneal Dialysis machines such as the Claria, Home Choice, Amia with Liberty
- Provided back up treatment for HHD patients at the clinic with a licensed nurse and did home visits for patient with supplies or cannulation/machine issues
- I also drew blood from the patient's vein, prepped and packed labs.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
ACUTE DIALYSIS TECH II
FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
09.2018 - 12.2020
- In a hospital setting as a CCHT, I would assist the nurses with doing one-on-one bedside treatments, and suite treatments (dialysis room that can hold four patients at a time), I also provided one-on-one bedside treatment with the observation of a RN and transported patients from their room to the suite
- The Acutes program had eleven Seton Accession, Rehab centers and St
- David's hospitals that I would cover and travel to for patient care, disinfecting machines, and supply inventory.
- I acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their rights were protected and that they received the highest level of care possible while under facility supervision.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the unit through effective coordination of resources, teamwork, and communication among staff members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- I worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
HOME DIALYSIS TECH II
FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
09.2016 - 10.2018
- As a tech in the Home Dialysis department, I did a little bit of everything.
- I was a word clerk and tech at the same time, As a word clerk, I filled charts, admissions paperwork, scanned in patient documents, ordered supplies for NxStage and PD Cycler supplies, and ordered work supplies for our nurses
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy living.
- Schedule appointments for patients and staff for lab and doctor days on top of organizing our back room and checking for expirations dates on supplies
- On the tech side, I took patients vitals, lab draws, and prepped them for nurse or doctor visits
- I set up PD Cycler machines, run patients' treatment, cleaned exit sites, reinforced education on CCPD and CAPD with patients during training, assisted the nurses while training and calculated urine output and lab tests
- I also set up the NxSatge machine along with the bath solution and all the service checks
- Established buttonholes for patients, ran patient treatments while a nurse was close by, reinforced education and assisted the nurses in anyway
- Spin and packaged labs, did home visits, and helped get the patient situated at the house after completing training
- Making sure my patients, nurses, and doctors are happy and making the environment safe and fun for everyone.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy living.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Actively contributed ideas during strategy sessions that resulted in increased member engagement.
- Facilitated brainstorming sessions for creative problem-solving, leading to successful project outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between team members, fostering a collaborative environment for project success.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNINICAN
IN-CENTER, FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
06.2013 - 09.2016
- In-center hemodialysis tech II, I did open and closing shifts that consist of making bicarb and acid in the morning and closing I would drain and rinse the loop
- Water checks every 4 hours, R/O checks, setting up and breaking down the HD machines, bleaching and heat disinfecting, stocked supplies, and made CCHT schedule
- I was also a preceptor for my team and believed in 'Teamwork Makes the Dream Work'
- Three shifts a day, three days out of the week, and completed speed so I could help my co-workers
- I provided the best care to my patients, reinforced education, and provided sympathy and empathy in time of need
- Draw blood, spin, and pack labs.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
GALEN COLLGE OF NURSING
Austin, TX 09.2025
CORE AND PREREQUISITES -
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.2020
High School Diploma -
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
05.2008
Skills
- Patient Health Education
- Patient records administration
- Expert cannulation
- Advanced nephrology knowledge
- Experienced with all treatment modalities
- Attention to Detail
- Data Entry
- Observational research
- Microsoft Office
- Specimen Preparation
Custom
My short term goal for the next years would to accomplish my BSN, I started in January 2023 and plan to have my degree by September 2025. I love patient care and being a team player. I want to grow with this company and make a difference in world and be able to advocate for the patient that don't have a voice or the knowledge to get the answers they need.
Certification
- Certified Hemodialysis Technician, Satellite Dialysis: (10/20/22- Current).
- Certified in CPR, American Heart Association - (11/2023- Current).
- ASCLS P.A.C.E. , Mayo Clinic, 1/25/2023.
- Preceptor II, Kidney Care (2014- Current)
- Certified Home Hemo Tech II, (2017-Current)
- Certified NxStage CCHT, (2023-Current)
- Certified Acute Dialysis Tech, III, (2020- Current)
- Renewed NxStage training - (February 2023- Current)
- Completed Certification Claira, Homechoice and Amia cycler training - June 2022
- Certified Tablo operator - September 2022
Timeline
Research Assistant
Satellite Dialysis
01.2023 - 10.2023
WELLBOUND CCHT
SATELLITE WELLBOUND
01.2021 - 12.2022
ACUTE DIALYSIS TECH II
FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
09.2018 - 12.2020
HOME DIALYSIS TECH II
FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
09.2016 - 10.2018
CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNINICAN
IN-CENTER, FRESENIUS KIDNEY CARE
06.2013 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
GALEN COLLGE OF NURSING
CORE AND PREREQUISITES -
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
- Certified Hemodialysis Technician, Satellite Dialysis: (10/20/22- Current).
- Certified in CPR, American Heart Association - (11/2023- Current).
- ASCLS P.A.C.E. , Mayo Clinic, 1/25/2023.
- Preceptor II, Kidney Care (2014- Current)
- Certified Home Hemo Tech II, (2017-Current)
- Certified NxStage CCHT, (2023-Current)
- Certified Acute Dialysis Tech, III, (2020- Current)
- Renewed NxStage training - (February 2023- Current)
- Completed Certification Claira, Homechoice and Amia cycler training - June 2022
- Certified Tablo operator - September 2022
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