Demani Blakely
Essex,MD
Summary
Patient -focused Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician offering 5 year background and advanced proficiency to growing organization. Well versed in all elements of hemodialysis with success in quickly building rapport with patients delivering exceptional service and care. Proven leader and skilled in training new hires and cross- training staff.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
01.2018 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
Education
No Degree - Bachelor Of Science in Health Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ02.2026
High School Diploma -
Southwestern High School
Baltimore, MD06.2000
Skills
- Blood Sample Collection
- EMR Systems
- Safety Protocols
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Dialysis Treatment
- Status Updates
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- Fistula Cannulation
- Water Quality Testing
- Disposal Procedures
Accomplishments
- Trained over 6 staff on hemodialysis machine operations and proper connection to access the site.
- Completed advanced training in Preceptor University, Rise Training for new hires.
- Initiated and managed dialysis treatment for 9 patients daily.
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Certified Nursing Assistant/ Dialysis Technician
Languages
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
01.2018 - Current
No Degree - Bachelor Of Science in Health Administration
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Southwestern High School