Kawana Mitchell

Professional Summary

Knowledgeable Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician with 6 years of handson experience in hemodialysis, nephrology care, and end-stage renal failure treatment. Well versed in all elements of dialysis, including initiating and terminating treatment, educating patients and maintaining highest standards of sanitation and safety.

Work History

Concerto Renal Services – Dialysis Technician

Cleveland, Ohio

7/2020 to present

DaVita Dialysis Center-Dialysis Technician

Rocky River, Oh

ad2yih@r.postjobfree.com 216-272-

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Skills

•Patient education

•HIPAA

•Regulatory compliance

•Measuring vital signs

•Infection control standards

•Records management

•Team leadership

•Direct patient care

•Patient relationship management

•Equipment maintenance

•Dialysis treatment

•Bio hazardous waste disposal

•Advanced nephrology proficiency

•Patient and family advocacy

•Seasoned in medical clinical procedures

•Strong presentation skills

•Intravenous therapy

•Data collection and management

•Curriculum development

•CPR certification

•Disease specialization

•Program management

•Clinical instruction

•Staff coaching

•Life skills development

•Critical care nursing

•Foley catheter insertion/removal

•One-on-one instruction

•Analytical thinking

•Feeding assistance

•IV drug therapy management

•Foley catheters

•Palliative care awareness

•Information collection

•Patient evaluation

7/2019 to 2020

Fresenius Medical Care - Dialysis Technician

Cleveland, OH

07/2017 - Current

•Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.

•Sterilized, cleaned, and maintained dialysis machine and equipment.

•Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.

•Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.

•Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all

•Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for

•Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control

•Consistently complied with applicable laws and regulations and ensured facility adhered to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

•Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

•Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.

•Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.

Manor Care - Nurse Assistant

North Olmsted, OH

07/2006 - 07/2017

•Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.

•Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.

•Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

•Coordinated the allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within the facility and established guidelines for efficient, economical use.

•Facilitated timely check-in by greeting visitors and establishing the purpose of their visit.

•Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.

•Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement.

•Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.

•Provided patient education.

•Diabetes and nutrition education

•Neurology awareness

Education

2013

Polaris Career Center

Cleveland, OH

GED

•Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.

•Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.

•Conducted monthly patient case conferences, in-services and staff meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication.

•Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.

Certification

Bonent#219003 Ocdt 005433

Reference

•Daneen Rinni 216-***-**** Dialysis Technician

•Bonetta Alexander 440-***-**** Registered Nurse

•Zaundra Brown 216-***-**** Friend

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