AMANDA WEBER
Shushan,New York
Summary
Patient-oriented Dialysis technician bringing 15-year background to growing organization. Expert in safely initiating, monitoring and terminating hemodialysis and simultaneously managing patients receiving treatment. Head of the vascular access team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
DCI
Saratoga Springs, NY
03.2008 - Current
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provided education about kidney disease management techniques to both patients and family members.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Trained new technicians
- Head of the Vascular access team, educating patients on importance of having catheter removed and getting fistula.
- First stick team, performing cannulation on new or difficult fistulas/grafts.
Pharmacy Technician
Saratoga Hospital
Saratoga Springs, NY
02.2006 - 03.2008
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
- Monitored inventory levels of commonly used drugs and placed orders when necessary.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
Donor Specialist
American Red Cross
Albany, NY
01.1998 - 01.2003
- Pre-donation health history including, bp's, hct, Travel and health questions.
- Traveled to locations to set up blood drive.
- Performed cannulation to achieve blood donation.
- Trained
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Bryant And Stratton College
Albany, NY06-1998
High School Diploma -
Greenwich Junior-Senior High School
Greenwich, NY06-1996
Skills
- HIPAA
- Patient Care
- Fluid Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Documentation
Certification
- Certified clinical hemodialysis technician
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
DCI
03.2008 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Saratoga Hospital
02.2006 - 03.2008
Donor Specialist
American Red Cross
01.1998 - 01.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Bryant And Stratton College
High School Diploma -
Greenwich Junior-Senior High School
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