Alicia Turner
Morristown,TN
Summary
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician with 13 years of experience providing patient care in outpatient dialysis setting. I am skilled in hemodialysis equipment operation, fistula and graft cannulation, vital sign monitoring, patient safety, infection control, treatment documentation, and blood specimen collection. I have also been a float to support other clinics with staffing needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical
Morristown, TN
02.2013 - Current
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs during procedures, promptly identifying and addressing any complications.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Setup equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Float to multiple locations as needed to support staffing needs
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Center
Morristown, TN
05.2008 - 02.2013
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure optimal patient health and safety.
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feedignityng to ensure patient dignity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morristown East High School
Morristown, TNSkills
- Dialysis machine operation
- Vascular Access care
- Venipuncture
- Blood sample collection
- Patient assessment
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Patient care coordination
- Direct patient care
- Adaptable to change
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Expires 6/30/2029
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical
02.2013 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Center
05.2008 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Morristown East High School