Annette Collier

• Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
• 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.
• Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
• Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
• 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
• Served as a reliable resource for colleagues, offering guidance on dialysis procedures while fostering a supportive work environment.
• Supported patient well-being, monitoring for signs of distress or infection post-dialysis.
• Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
• Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
• Assisted physicians in evaluating patients'' dialysis needs, effectively communicating pertinent information regarding treatment progress.
• Safeguarded patients through vigilant observation for any adverse reactions or complications, taking swift corrective action when necessary.
• Enhanced workflow efficiency with thorough machine maintenance, troubleshooting issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
• Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.

Acute Dialysis Tech for patients in ESRD ,including HD and CRRT for Adults and Pediatrics providing HD Treatments on call for patients needing Emergency treatments for fluid overload and or hyperkalemia , or providing emergency treatments to patients heading into surgery . Performing treatments to patients in the hospital keeping them on their regularly scheduled dialysis will in the hospital .

• Advanced professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education programs related to renal care advancements.
• Ensured patient safety and comfort by meticulously setting up and operating dialysis machines.
• Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
• Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.

Under the Direction of Registered Nurse provided treatments to patients in ESRD.

• Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
• Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
• Served as Unit preceptor for 2 years