Bridget Lindsay
Hattiesburg
Summary
Veteran Certified Hemodialysis Technician offering more than 10 years of experience in delivering top-quality direct and indirect care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Well-versed in operating and maintaining dialysis machines. Adept in facilitating day-to-day unit activities like inventory control, patient flow and quality control.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Hattiesburg Clinic
06.2014 - Current
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
Cashier
Danny Dan's
10.2012 - 08.2014
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Customer Service Representative
American Cash Advance Inc.
04.2004 - 04.2008
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Developed customer service policies and procedures to meet and exceed industry service standards.
- Tracked customer service cases and updated service software with customer information.
- Analyzed customer service trends to discover areas of opportunity and provide feedback to management.
- Utilized customer service software to manage interactions and track customer satisfaction.
- Implemented and developed customer service training processes.
- Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
- Collaborated with sales team members to stay current on inventory levels, complete accurate orders, and resolve item issues.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, MS08.2011
GED -
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05.2010
Skills
- HIPAA
- Advanced nephrology proficiency
- Dialysis treatment
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Infection control standards
- Aseptic Techniques
- Measuring vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
- Infection control protocols
- Specimen handling
- Direct Patient Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Medication Administration
- Equipment Maintenance
- Records Management
- Blood sample collection
- Emergency Response
- Safety Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Treatment Documentation
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Hattiesburg Clinic
06.2014 - Current
Cashier
Danny Dan's
10.2012 - 08.2014
Customer Service Representative
American Cash Advance Inc.
04.2004 - 04.2008
No Degree - Nursing
Pearl River Community College
GED -
Pearl River Community College
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CPR Certified
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