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Alexis Bundred

Dallas,Tx.

Summary

Seeking a challenging career opportunity in a growth oriented healthcare institution, where my experience and certifications will significantly contribute to the overall success of the organization. Experienced Dialysis Technician with 18 years of experience providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations and regulatory guidelines.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

American Renal, Patient Care Tech/CCHT
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Set up and operate hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment to patients with kidney failure
  • Connects hemodialysis machine to access in patients forearm or catheter site to start blood circulation
  • Calculate fluid removal to achieve during dialysis treatment
  • Monitor patients for adverse reactions
  • Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patient dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals
  • Sodium modeling treatment time and ultrafiltration modeling as prescribed
  • Cleans and disinfect dialysis machines and chairs
  • Provide direct patient care for assigned patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse
  • Performs documentation of information relating to the patients treatment
  • Take and record patient pre-dialysis and post-dialysis weight,temperature and vital signs

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
02.2008 - 03.2019
  • Provide direct patient care for assigned patients under direct supervision of a licensed nurse
  • Set up and operate hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment to patients with kidney failure
  • Take and record patients pre-dialysis and post-dialysis weight, temperature and vital signs
  • Connects hemodialysis machine to access in patients forearm or catheter site to start blood circulation
  • Calculate fluid removal to achieve during dialysis treatment
  • Monitors patients for adverse reactions
  • Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patient dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals
  • Sodium modeling treatment time and ultrafiltration modeling as prescribed
  • Performs documentation of information relating to the patients treatment
  • Cleans and disinfect dialysis machines and chairs
  • Maintain technical skills by attending training classes to continue A high level of competency

Dialysis Technician

Parkland Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
  • Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
  • Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
  • Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

Stanford Medical Center
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
  • Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
  • Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
  • Called patients post-procedure to inquire about status, recovery and questions.
  • Triaged patients in office or by phone to assess severity of conditions.
  • Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
  • Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

American Renal Care
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
  • Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
  • Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
  • Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
  • Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
  • Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
  • Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
  • Called patients post-procedure to inquire about status, recovery and questions.
  • Triaged patients in office or by phone to assess severity of conditions.

Education

Medical Assistant -

Remington College
Garland, Texas

Diploma -

Bryan Adams High School
Dallas, Texas

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation-CPR and Hemodialysis Technician - CCHT -

Skills

  • Communication- Ability to communicate orally and in writing, to ensure successful
  • Communication by attentively listening and probing questions
  • Problem Solving -Thinking things through in a logical way to determine key issues
  • Team Player-Enjoys sharing knowledge, encouraging development of others to achieve specific
  • Team goals
  • Interpersonal Skills-Ability to relate well to others and to establish good working relationships
  • Adaptability-Ability to handle change and adapt to new situations
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Pain Management
  • Hygiene Assistance
  • Dialysis Support
  • Emergency Response
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Specimen Collection
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Education
  • Medical Terminology
  • End-of-Life Care
  • Blood Glucose Testing
  • Isolation Precautions
  • Behavioral Management
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Patient Assessment
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • HIPAA
  • Dialysis Treatment
  • Blood Sample Collection
  • Specimen Handling
  • Patient Relations
  • Records Management
  • Measuring Vital Signs
  • Infection Control Standards
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Team Collaboration
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Patient Relationship Management
  • Patient Observation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Records Administration
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Health Education
  • In-Service Training
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Decision-Making
  • Recordkeeping and Documentation
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
  • Heartsaver CPR AED

Timeline

Dialysis Technician

Parkland Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - 11.2022

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

American Renal Care
02.2022 - 08.2023

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

Stanford Medical Center
01.2021 - 07.2021

American Renal, Patient Care Tech/CCHT
01.2019 - 12.2019

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
02.2008 - 03.2019

Medical Assistant -

Remington College

Diploma -

Bryan Adams High School

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation-CPR and Hemodialysis Technician - CCHT -

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