Bridget Boyd
Kilgore
Summary
Experienced in healthcare with a focus on patient satisfaction and safety. Strong communicator and team player, adept at responding to emergencies and supporting healthcare teams. Prepared to utilize skills in a new position to drive improvements in patient care and team effectiveness.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
Tyler
09.2021 - 09.2025
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Davita Kidney Care
Kilgore
11.2017 - 07.2021
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records to support care continuity.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance overall quality of patient care.
- Adhered to safety regulations while delivering high-quality services to patients.
- Served as preceptor for new hires, facilitating smooth onboarding and training.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
Shreveport
01.2008 - 05.2017
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and self-care techniques to enhance understanding.
- Maintained clean, safe treatment areas to ensure patient well-being.
- Adhered to safety regulations while delivering high-quality patient care.
- Executed infection control measures when cleaning and connecting hemodialysis machines to access sites.
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care best practices.
Skills
- Patient monitoring and observation
- Hemodialysis operation
- Electronic health records management
- Infection control protocols
- Patient education and support
- Quality assurance processes
- Team collaboration and dynamics
- Safety compliance measures
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Effective communication skills
- HIPAA compliance adherence
- Vital signs assessment
- Active listening techniques
- Organizational skills
Certification
CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
09.2021 - 09.2025
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Davita Kidney Care
11.2017 - 07.2021
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2008 - 05.2017