Ahmurri Mckenzie
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Philadelphia,PA
5
years of professional experience
Patient-oriented professional bringing several-year background to growing organization. Expert in safely initiating, monitoring and terminating hemodialysis and simultaneously managing patients receiving treatment.
Work History
Patient Care Technician
1 Year 6 Months- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices in patient care delivery.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the dialysis unit.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and documented changes in electronic medical records.
- Assisted in the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and self-care techniques to enhance treatment outcomes.
Dialysis Technician
2 Years 4 Months- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Instructed patients on proper diet, medications, and other lifestyle modifications related to their renal failure.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or end-stage renal disease.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the facility's dialysis unit.
Dialysis Technician
4 Years- Participated in continuous education to stay updated on dialysis technology advancements.
- Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- 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.
- Participated in performance improvement activities as required by facility policy.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Dialysis treatment
Biohazardous waste disposal
Dialysis equipment operation
Patient data management
HIPAA
Education and Training
other
Timeline
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