Dialysis Technician Phlebotomy
Resume:
Labrenda F. Leathers
Gilberts, IL *****
**************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Dialysis Tech highly knowledgeable in chronic diseases affecting renal functions. Successful in working as part of an interdisciplinary team to achieve care and outcome goals when building relationships with patients. Prepared to bring a 10+ year track record to a growing organization.
SKILLS
● Dialysis
● Patient Care
● Infection Control
● Vital Signs Measurement
● Hemodialysis
● HIPAA Compliance
● Patient/Family Education
● Blood Pressure Measurement
● Machine Operation
● Cleaning
● Patient Advocacy
● Teaching
● Teamwork
● Patient Monitoring
● Specimen Collection
● Water Treatment
● Patient Treatment
● Laboratory Procedures
● Patient Privacy
● Patient Observation
● Clinical Documentation
● Patient Preparation
● Blood Draws
● Height and Weight
Measurement
● Temperature Checking
● Asepsis Principles
EXPERIENCE
QUALITY RENAL CARE, Carpentersville, IL
Certified Hemo-Dyalysis Technician
01/1998 to 01/2013
DAVITA, Carpentersville, IL
Certified Dialysis Technician
01/2013 to 01/2016
● Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
● Initiated dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
● Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
● Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
● Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
● Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
● Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
● Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
● Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
● Learned about new advancements in the Fresenius K2 machine by participating in company trainings and educational events.
● Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
● Counseled and made recommendations to patients, caregivers and families about communicative strategies and devices.
● Motivated and facilitated patients' adjustment to assistive devices by administering manual exercise and performing equipment demonstrations.
● Administered massage as well as heat, water, ice, electrical, and light stimulation as part of therapeutic programs.
● Adhered to healthcare documentation protocol in charting patients' progress and updating departmental records using the companies software, "Snappy".
● Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
CERTIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
Career Academy, Chicago, IL
● Allied Health- BONANT Certification
● Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PT) (blood drawing for Chemical dialysis for hospital and clinical settings)
● CPR Certified
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