Brandy Abbett
Vance,Al
Summary
Dedicated CCHT with extensive experience at Fresenius Medical Care NA, skilled in hemodialysis procedures and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through timely treatments and effective communication. Committed to maintaining infection control standards and ensuring optimal equipment functionality, contributing to a safe and supportive treatment environment.
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in dialysis patient care and clinical operations. Known for collaborating seamlessly with team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring and operational efficiency, consistently upholding high standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care NA
05.2020 - Current
- Performed accurate water quality testing, ensuring optimal conditions for safe and effective dialysis treatments.
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
- Provided comprehensive pre-and post-treatment assessments, identifying any potential complications and addressing them promptly.
- Improved patient care by providing timely and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
CCHT
Davita
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Improved patient care by providing timely and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Provided comprehensive pre-and post-treatment assessments, identifying any potential complications and addressing them promptly.
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
- Utilized electronic health record systems proficiently for thorough documentation of patient information and treatment details.
- Promoted a positive clinic atmosphere by engaging with patients during treatments, addressing questions or concerns as they arose.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism at all times, upholding the highest standards of patient care and confidentiality.
CCHT and Biomed
RRC Northridge
12.2009 - 07.2016
- Performed accurate water quality testing, ensuring optimal conditions for safe and effective dialysis treatments.
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
- Provided comprehensive pre-and post-treatment assessments, identifying any potential complications and addressing them promptly.
- Improved patient care by providing timely and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gordo High School
Gordo05-1994
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Vascular Access care
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Maintaining sterility
- Equipment setup
- Dialysis treatment
- Measuring vital signs
- Patient care
- Blood sample collection
- Patient education
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient observation
- Infection control standards
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Specimen handling
- Infection control protocols
- HIPAA
- Patient records administration
Certification
- CCHT-The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission-06/2022
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care NA
05.2020 - Current
CCHT
Davita
08.2016 - 05.2020
CCHT and Biomed
RRC Northridge
12.2009 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Gordo High School
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