CHASTITY PURVIS
Biloxi,MS
Summary
Compassionate Dialysis Technician with 10 years of experience as a hemodialysis technician working with renal failure patients. Detailed understanding of care policies procedures in compliance with State and Federal standards of care.
Promotes an exceptional patient experience through fostering excellent nurse-patient relationships. Seeking to obtain a challenging and responsible position as Dialysis Technician in a facility where I can apply knowledge and experience, while being offered an opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
I'm a healthcare professional with a robust background in patient care and team leadership. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, focusing on delivering quality care and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT Preceptor
DaVita
06.2023 - Current
- Reduced infection risk by strictly adhering to all infection control protocols and properly disposing of biohazard materials.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all relevant patient information including vital signs and treatment specifics for each dialysis session.
- Assisted nurses in monitoring patients during dialysis treatments, ensuring timely intervention for any complications.
Patient Care Technician
Pafford EMS USVI
05.2022 - 05.2023
- String B-Braun machines, using stream line blood lines, obtain patients pre and post vital signs and weights, cannulate patients AVF or AVG, access patients and their accesses for patency, access CVC's in preparation for Hemodialysis
- I performed patient inquiries regarding wellbeing since last treatment and reported observations to RN
- Conducted machine safety checks according to facility policy in order to report change or unusual findings
- Effectively handled high priority situations according to facility and state policy
- Reviewed treatment sheets for completeness/accuracy and corrected identified errors
- Executed disinfecting procedures for dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas
- Evaluated patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous pressures
- Maintained and operated hemodialysis equipment in support of patient care
- Managed and recorded ingestion levels and productivity of patients
- Provided direct care to patients under a Registered Nurse's care
Patient Care Technician III
DaVita Dialysis
11.2015 - 05.2022
- I performed patient inquiries regarding wellbeing since last treatment and reported observations to RN
- Conducted machine safety checks according to facility policy in order to report change or unusual findings
- Effectively handled high priority situations according to facility and state policy
- Reviewed treatment sheets for completeness/accuracy and corrected identified errors
- Executed disinfecting procedures for dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding areas
- Evaluated patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous pressures
- Maintained and operated hemodialysis equipment in support of patient care
- Managed and recorded ingestion levels and productivity of patients
- Provided direct care to patients under a Registered Nurse's care
Education
CCHT -
BLUE CLIFF COLLEGE
10.2014
Skills
- Preceptor for DaVita
- Team support
- Dependable
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Dialysis machine operation
- Patient interaction
- Collaboration with nurses
- Training support
- Patient safety
Timeline
PCT Preceptor
DaVita
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Pafford EMS USVI
05.2022 - 05.2023
Patient Care Technician III
DaVita Dialysis
11.2015 - 05.2022
CCHT -
BLUE CLIFF COLLEGE
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