Maria R.

Brown
9462 Neuens Rd Houston TX 77080
340-514-8538 maria_brown70@yahoo.com

Objective
Dialysis technician with a strong background in medical procedures and equipment for treating patients
with end stage renal disease. I am ready to expand my career in a hospital or outpatient setting, where I will
be able to use my personal and clinical skills towards personal and corporate growth.

Work Experience
DaVita Dialysis 04/2016-Present
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Provide direct patient care to dialysis patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Responsible for opening and closing of dialysis unit.
Mix bicarbonate solution per center policy and test solution prior to providing it to dialysis
machines.
Maintain a clean environment for patient and staff.
Cannulation of patient prior to the start of treatment.
Obtain pre-and post- treatment weight and vitals signs.
Maintain and operate hemodialysis equipment in support of patient care.

Beechnut Dialysis Center 08/2015-03/2016

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Provide direct care to dialysis patient under the supervise of a register nurse.
Maintain and operate hemodialysis equipment in support of patient care.
Keep patients dialysis area clean and implement sanitary procedures.
Under the supervision of a licensed professional nurse, administer saline, for use during the patient
treatment, in accordance with state/territory regulations.

Juan F Luis Hospital And Medical Center 03/2013-07/2015

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Provide direct patient care to dialysis patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
Responsible for the start-up and closing of the water system each day as assigned.
Maintain and operate hemodialysis equipment in support of patient care.
Keep patients area clean and implement sanitary procedures.
Start up the reverse osmosis water system, completing required water quality test, prior to the
initiation of dialysis.
Under the supervision of licensed professional nurse, administer saline, for use during the patient
treatment, in accordance with state/territory regulations.

Education
University Of The Virgin Islands 2007-2010

Coursework in Nursing

South Bronx Job Corps 2002-2003

GED
Certified Nursing Assistant
References
Available upon request.

Skills Highlights
CPR certified; Skilled in mixing bicarbonate, cannulation, and using Phoenix Dialysate meter.
HIPPA compliance, charting, diagnostic, patient monitoring, infection control prevention. Efficient
communicator.