Courtney Giordano
Toms River,US
Summary
Effective team leader at meeting deadlines and ensuring highest standards of organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
Belmar, NJ
08.2024 - Current
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or end-stage renal disease.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Provided education about kidney disease management techniques to both patients and family members.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures governing healthcare delivery services.
Coordinator/Supervisor
EXL Service
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and preferences.
- Developed strategies to improve operational procedures and reduce costs.
- Prepared detailed expense reports for all departmental activities.
- Developed policies and procedures related to departmental operations ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Manahawkin, US
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitored dialysis machine operation and patient vital signs during treatment.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Assisted in the preparation of dialysis equipment and supplies for treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, fluid intake and output, and other pertinent data.
- Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed while providing treatment to patients.
- Conducted pre-dialysis assessments including measurements of weight, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving medical distress or injury.
- Participated in training programs designed to increase knowledge of clinical procedures.
Acute Dialysis Technician/ Team Lead
Hackensack Meridian Health
Neptune City, US
02.2016 - 03.2020
- Pre/Post dialysis vital signs including Weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respirations
- Sterilized and maintained dialysis equipment
- Infection control policies followed
- Initiated/terminated dialysis treatment
- Assessed dialysis access (listen, look, feel)
- Monitor patients
- Assist with patients other comorbidities
- Assist in Codes/Rapid Responses
- Phlebotomy/ EKGS
Dialysis Technician
Davita
Township of Brick, US
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Pre/Post dialysis vital signs including Weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respirations
- Sterilized and maintained dialysis equipment
- Infection control policies followed
- Initiated/terminated dialysis treatment
- Assessed dialysis access (listen, look, feel)
- Monitor patients
Dialysis Instructor
Star Career Academy
Brick, NJ
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to instruct students on the principles of mathematics, science and English.
- Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
- Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, parents and colleagues.
- Planned laboratory experiments that would reinforce concepts taught during lectures or seminars.
- Kept up-to-date with advancements in subject area knowledge by attending conferences or workshops.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Lakewood, US
08.2012 - 02.2016
- Pre/Post dialysis vital signs including Weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respirations
- Sterilized and maintained dialysis equipment
- Infection control policies followed
- Initiated/terminated dialysis treatment
- Assessed dialysis access (listen, look, feel)
- Monitor patients
Supervisor
ABC delivery
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
Education
Diploma - Dialysis
Star Career Academy
Brick, NJ, US12-2011
Diploma -
Toms River High School North
Toms River, NJ, US06.2011
Skills
- Dialysis equipment operation
- HIPAA
- Patient data management
- Dialysis treatment
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control standards
- Emergency Response
- Staff Development
- Financial Management
- Team Leadership
Certification
- CCHT-A
- BLS
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
08.2024 - Current
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2023 - 10.2023
Coordinator/Supervisor
EXL Service
03.2020 - 08.2024
Dialysis Technician
Davita
09.2017 - 12.2019
Acute Dialysis Technician/ Team Lead
Hackensack Meridian Health
02.2016 - 03.2020
Dialysis Instructor
Star Career Academy
04.2015 - 08.2017
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2012 - 02.2016
Supervisor
ABC delivery
01.2012 - 01.2014
Diploma - Dialysis
Star Career Academy
Diploma -
Toms River High School North