Jessica Hernandez
Prairieville
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Coordinator II
Patient Pathways
10.2015 - Current
- Conducted team meetings to address issues, share updates, and motivate staff.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Provided support to patients in navigating dialysis.
- Coordinated efforts between various departments to avoid dialysis on day of discharge and emergency department diversions.
- Collaborated with Nephrologist, case management team and other departments to ensure that all patient needs were met promptly and professionally.
- Increasing transparency into key metrics to optimize the discharge process, inform day of discharge dialysis and manage length of stay.
- Provide patient education on treatment modality, access, insurance, compliance and diet.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
06.2007 - 05.2012
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Provided education to patients regarding diet, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, fluid management and medication compliance.
- Assisted physicians with technical procedures such as arteriovenous fistula cannulation and hemodialysis treatments.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX07-2007
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Univeristy
Baton Rouge, LA12-2025
Skills
- Patient Scheduling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Professional Networking
- Medical Terminology
- Bilingual
- Problem solving
- Detail oriented
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Relationship building
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dialysis Coordinator II
Patient Pathways
10.2015 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
06.2007 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
San Jacinto College
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Univeristy
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