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Annette Reese

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Dedicated Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician with extensive experience at Davita, excelling in dialysis machine operation and patient education. Achieved high patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Proven ability to minimize infection risks and enhance treatment efficiency, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Experienced Dialysis Technician with 23 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

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Davita
02.2002 - Current
  • Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
  • Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
  • Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Promoted continuity of care by documenting detailed treatment records in electronic health systems for easy access by all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care plan.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Completed required training courses on time, staying up-to-date with industry best practices and advancements in dialysis technology for improved patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected challenges during a shift, using critical thinking skills to find effective solutions that maintained high-quality patient care standards.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and attentive listening to their concerns or questions regarding treatment plans.
  • Improved clinic workflow by maintaining clean and organized workstations, minimizing downtime between patients.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Supported interdisciplinary team collaboration by sharing relevant patient information with physicians, nurses, and dietitians for comprehensive care planning.
  • Optimized treatment efficiency through regular equipment maintenance checks, ensuring all machines were in proper working order prior to initiating dialysis sessions.
  • Assisted in the training and onboarding of new technicians, sharing valuable knowledge from personal experience to help them quickly become proficient contributors within the clinic team.
  • Ensured quality treatment outcomes by closely monitoring patient vital signs and adjusting machine settings as needed.
  • Contributed to a safe care environment through timely identification and reporting of equipment malfunctions or defects.
  • Maintained compliance with state regulations governing clinical practice, adhering to organizational policies and procedures at all times during service provision.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through thorough handover reports highlighting key aspects of each patient's condition and treatment progress.
  • Improved patient safety by keeping up-to-date with emergency protocols and participating in routine drills simulating various scenarios that could arise during the course of hemodialysis treatments.
  • Supported a welcoming atmosphere within the clinic by engaging in positive interactions with patients' family members or caregivers when appropriate, fostering strong relationships that ultimately benefit overall treatment experience for patients themselves.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.

Education

High School Diploma -

Indian River High School
Chesapeake, VA
06-1993

Skills

  • Dialysis machine operation
  • Vascular Access care
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Venipuncture
  • Venipuncture techniques
  • Patient monitoring
  • Needle insertion
  • Pre-dialysis preparation
  • Post-dialysis care
  • Dialysis treatment
  • Measuring vital signs
  • Patient care
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient education
  • Infection control standards

Timeline

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Davita
02.2002 - Current

High School Diploma -

Indian River High School

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