Billie Sampson
Emmett ,ID
Summary
Dedicated Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician with extensive experience at DaVita, skilled in dialysis machine operation and infection control protocols. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective teamwork and patient education, ensuring optimal outcomes. Recognized for training new technicians and fostering a collaborative environment to improve service delivery.
Preceptor to new RN’s and teammates
Considered the highest level of expert advanced cannulator for new AVF or grafts.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
Fruitland, ID
05.2015 - 04.2025
- Executed proper needle and catheter use to prevent complications during vascular access procedures.
- 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 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.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
Server
Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill
Eagle, ID
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
- Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.
- Enhanced team efficiency, collaborating effectively in high-pressure settings.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
Certified Medical Assistant
Emmett Medical Center
Emmett, ID
01.2008 - 07.2011
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Education
Medical Assisting - Medical Assistance
Bryman College
Gig Harbor, WA09.2006
Skills
- Dialysis machine operation
- Vascular Access care
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Venipuncture
- Venipuncture techniques
- Blood sample collection
- Medication administration
- Needle insertion
- Water treatment systems
- Dialysis treatment
- Measuring vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Infection control standards
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA
- Patient relations
- Patient relationship management
- Emergency response
- Continuing education
- Condition assessment
- Treatment documentation
- Advanced nephrology proficiency
- Advanced nephrology knowledge
- Maintaining dialysis equipment
- Acute hemodialysis treatment
- Dialysis equipment operation
- Alarm response
- Machinery configuration
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Active listening
- Punctual and dependable
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient safety
- Patient health education
- Aseptic techniques
- Safety monitoring
- Infection control protocols
- Patient observation
- Hemodialysis treatment planning
- Pre-dialysis preparation
- Lab result interpretation
- Sample collection
- Fluid management
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
05.2015 - 04.2025
Server
Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill
01.2014 - 05.2015
Certified Medical Assistant
Emmett Medical Center
01.2008 - 07.2011
Medical Assisting - Medical Assistance
Bryman College