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YOLAMARIE ARGUILLA

San Diego,California

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in patient care and team leadership. Known for strong communication skills and adaptability, contributing to improved patient outcomes and team performance. Ready to leverage expertise in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

UCSD MEDICAL CENTER, Hillcrest Campus
San Diego, California
05.2001 - Current

*Mentor and Coach UCSD Frontline Leadership Program.

*Staff scheduling: Making sure we have enough staff in day-to-day clinic operation avoiding overtime and balancing with the staff request day off.

*Excellent customer service and communication skills

*Church and community volunteers.

* Eucharistic Ministers Coordinator St Mary N.C. Church.

* Members Parish Liturgical committee and Ethnic and Cultural

Diversity Diocese of San Diego

CCHT CHT

University Of California San Diego
San Diego, California
05.2001 - Current
  • Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients per established protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs during dialysis sessions for safety.
  • Operated dialysis machines and maintained equipment functionality.
  • Educated patients on treatment processes and self-care techniques.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans that address individual needs.
  • Documented patient responses and treatment outcomes accurately in records.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control standards and safety regulations.
  • Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices in dialysis care.
  • Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
  • Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
  • Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
  • Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
  • Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
  • Administered medications prescribed by physician prior to, during, and after dialysis treatment.
  • Provided education to patients regarding diet, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, fluid management and medication compliance.
  • Monitored patients during dialysis treatments for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
  • Assisted physicians with technical procedures such as arteriovenous fistula cannulation and hemodialysis treatments.
  • Assisted nurses in providing patient care by performing tasks such as taking vital signs or collecting specimens.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, including the type of treatment received, duration of treatment and any other relevant information.
  • Coordinated admissions processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of department by scheduling tasks and assigning duties to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Provided leadership and mentoring to newly hired employees, facilitating their understanding of company programs and operational protocols.
  • Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
  • Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
  • Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

St. Jude College of Nursing
Manila Philippines
03-1988

Skills

  • Hemodialysis treatment
  • Dialysis patient management
  • Patient care coordination
  • Patient intake support
  • Patient education
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Record keeping
  • Clinical team leadership
  • Preceptor and Coach
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability to new procedures
  • Excellent Customer Service and Communication Skills

Languages

English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional
Kapampangan
Professional
Spanish
Limited

Certification

CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN

Accomplishments

UCSD OUTSTANDING FRONTLINE COACH AWARD

Affiliations

Do a lot of volunteers in Church and Community

Timeline

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

UCSD MEDICAL CENTER, Hillcrest Campus
05.2001 - Current

CCHT CHT

University Of California San Diego
05.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Science -

St. Jude College of Nursing
YOLAMARIE ARGUILLA