Aimee Young
Massapequa Park,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Dialysis Associate with twenty years of hands-on 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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Assoc.
Nyu Langone
2004.05 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support and addressing concerns throughout the dialysis process.
- Contributed to staff development by sharing expertise in dialysis processes during team meetings and training sessions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Exceeded quality assurance standards by consistently adhering to established protocols and following best practices in dialysis care provision.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues, offering guidance on dialysis procedures while fostering a supportive work environment.
- Advanced professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education programs related to renal care advancements.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency with thorough machine maintenance, troubleshooting issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Supported seamless transitions between shifts by thoroughly updating incoming technicians on patient status and ongoing treatment requirements.
- Improved patient outcomes by carefully monitoring and adjusting dialysis treatment parameters.
- Minimized complications by promptly identifying and reporting any adverse reactions during dialysis.
- Enhanced team collaboration, regularly participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to plan patient care.
- Advanced clinical skills by participating in ongoing education and training on new dialysis techniques.
- Optimized treatment effectiveness by accurately setting dialysis machine parameters for each patient.
- Strengthened patient relationships, consistently providing compassionate and empathetic care.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort by meticulously setting up and operating dialysis machines.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Half Hollow Hills High School East
Dix Hills, NY06.2003
Skills
- Hemodialysis Procedures
- Infection control standards
- Patient Care
- Dialysis treatment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Vascular Access Management
- Patient care techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Patient Observation
- Measuring vital signs
- Safety Monitoring
- Documentation accuracy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Supply Management
Certification
BONNENT Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Timeline
Dialysis Assoc.
Nyu Langone
2004.05 - Current
High School Diploma -
Half Hollow Hills High School East
BONNENT Certified Hemodialysis Technician
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