Britny Wadsworth
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 10 years of hands-on experience in hemodialysis, nephrology care, and end-stage renal failure treatment. Well-versed in all elements of dialysis, including initiating and terminating treatment, educating patients, and maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician Acutes
Fresenius Medical Care NA
01.2017 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- 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 ongoing continuing education programs to stay current on best practices in dialysis care delivery methods, enhancing overall expertise as a Hemodialysis Technician.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during hemodialysis treatments.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Davita
02.2015 - 06.2016
- 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.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- 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.
- Improved clinic workflow by maintaining clean and organized workstations, minimizing downtime between patients.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Las Vegas, NV05.2027
Hemodialysis Technician - Healthcare
Standbridge University
Orange, CA01.2015
Medical Assitance And Billing Certification - Medical Assisting/Medical Billing
American Career College At St. Francis
Lynwood, CA03.2009
GED -
Inglewood Community Adult School
Inglewood, CA02.2008
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Infection control standards
- CPR certification
- Basic life support
- Specimen collection
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Acute care
Accomplishments
- Developed improved tracking and assessment system to increase patient care standards.
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician Acutes
Fresenius Medical Care NA
01.2017 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Davita
02.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Hemodialysis Technician - Healthcare
Standbridge University
Medical Assitance And Billing Certification - Medical Assisting/Medical Billing
American Career College At St. Francis
GED -
Inglewood Community Adult School
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
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