Danita Smith
Cordova,TN
Summary
Resourceful Certified Hemodialysis Technician experienced in administering treatments and monitoring vital signs. Achieved enhanced patient comfort and safety through effective education on treatment plans and strict infection control measures. Committed to building strong teams by leveraging clinical knowledge and providing one-on-one coaching.
Resourceful Certified Hemodialysis Technician focused on patient safety and comfort through expert application of treatment protocols and infection control measures. Monitors vital signs with precision and educates patients on self-care practices, contributing to enhanced health outcomes. Passionate about fostering teamwork through clinical knowledge and mentorship.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
Cordova, TN
01.2026 - Current
- Administered hemodialysis treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted treatment based on patient responses.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and self-care practices for health management.
- Maintained and sanitized dialysis equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols for dialysis care.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
US Renal
STREAMWOOD, IL
09.2018 - Current
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Connected dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines, ensuring proper setup for effective hemodialysis treatment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, to monitor health status before and after dialysis treatment.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Managed inventory and restocked essential hemodialysis equipment and supplies to maintain uninterrupted workflow.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
Elk Grove Village, IL
08.2015 - 11.2020
- Documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment to ensure optimal patient monitoring.
- Conducted safety checks and inspections on equipment and instruments to uphold high-quality control standards and ensure patient safety.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Executed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment to ensure operational readiness and patient safety.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
CNA
Friendship Village of Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
06.2012 - 01.2015
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to enhance adherence to care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Collected specimens and monitored vitals while ensuring patient comfort to support optimal healthcare environment.
- Provided compassionate care and effective communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying to support emotional well-being.
- Promoted understanding of care plans through effective communication with patient family and friends to enhance their understanding of care plans. to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
CNA
Alden Springs Disabilities
Glendale Heights, IL
06.2006 - 05.2012
- Built relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams to enhance adherence to individual care plans.
- Recorded patient intake and dietary needs while assisting with feeding and monitoring to ensure nutritional compliance.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation to promote patient independence and well-being.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Pct
Alexian Brothers Health System
Elk Grove Village, IL
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, to ensure accurate monitoring before and after dialysis treatment.
- Transported patients and prepared them for treatments, ensuring comfort and readiness for procedures.
- Implemented infection control procedures during cleaning
- Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments.
- Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests.
Education
Cna
Samlund Healthcare
Boilingbrook GED -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILPhlebotomy, EKG
CMK Healthcare
Glendale Heights, ILSkills
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Maintaining dialysis equipment
- Water quality monitoring
- Aseptic techniques
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient care
- Patient Health Education
- Patient relations
- First Aid/CPR
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Patient care
Skills
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting vital signs
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
01.2026 - Current
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
US Renal
09.2018 - Current
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2015 - 11.2020
CNA
Friendship Village of Schaumburg
06.2012 - 01.2015
Pct
Alexian Brothers Health System
05.2010 - 06.2011
CNA
Alden Springs Disabilities
06.2006 - 05.2012
Cna
Samlund Healthcare
GED -
College of DuPage
Phlebotomy, EKG
CMK Healthcare