Rosa Vanessa Zavala Ramos
Roanoke
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician with background in providing patient-focused care while maintaining safety protocols. Strengths include adept knowledge of needle stick handling techniques, blood sample collection, dialysis procedures, machine setup and monitoring, and patient education. Proven ability to adapt to new technology and methods, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Previous work has demonstrated commitment to improving patient experience, resulting in increased satisfaction levels for both place of employment and patient.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
Roanoke
04.2024 - Current
- Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for all patients.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines to provide patient care.
Donor Center Technician
Grifols Biomat USA
Roanoke
12.2019 - 01.2024
- Monitored donor reactions to ensure safety standards were met throughout the donation process.
- Processed samples collected from donors for further testing or analysis as needed.
- Conducted donor interviews prior to collections, ensuring all paperwork was completed accurately.
- Demonstrated knowledge of standard operating procedures related to collection processes.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for collecting, handling, labeling, storing, shipping, and disposing of biological specimens safely and effectively.
Education
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA08-2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Radford University
Radford, VASkills
- Patient monitoring
- Customer service
- Data entry accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response management
- Vital signs documentation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CPR
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Donor Center Technician
Grifols Biomat USA
12.2019 - 01.2024
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Virginia Western Community College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Radford University