Dawn Dalton
New Castle,IN
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Fresenius Medical Care, skilled in vascular cannulation and patient education. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective teamwork. Proven ability to mentor staff and maintain strict infection control standards, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT Preceptor
Fresenius Medical Care
12.2012 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, Online Clearance Monitoring and Adequacy and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Evaluate vascular access pre and post treatment.
- Obtain pre and post vitals, weight and setting patients UF goal
- Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders and terminate treatment according to policy and procedure.
- Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing.
- 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.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of infection.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
- Vascular Access Manager, referring patients for permanent access placement within timely manner with CVC removal plan.
- Staff and Patient Scheduling in Schedulewise.
- Clinic Audits
- Clinic inventory ordering
- Ensure patients are meeting adequacy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Modoc, IN05-1989
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Certified in CPR and AED
- Accurate treatment record-keeping
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Coaching and mentoring staff
- Adherence to infection control standards
- Catheter care
- Laboratory specimen gathering
- Strong work ethic
- Patient education
- Hands-on clinical training
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective listening skills
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Aseptic techniques
- Manage initiation and termination of hemodialysis
- Machine setup
- Proficient in vascular cannulation
- Blood glucose testing
- Patient observation
- CPR certification
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- Certified CCHT, 4/30/2026
- American Red Cross Basic Life support(CPR) 6/20/2026
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT Preceptor
Fresenius Medical Care
12.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
Union High School
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