Dena Bryant
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 22years working in high volume dialysis center in busy urban location. Caring and supportive clinician committed to providing quality service to patients and maintaining high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in dialysis environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Yukon, OK
07.2020 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Provided in-patient care for Number dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Provided consultation to patients on community support programs, ambulatory treatment options, or termination of treatment.
Education
Oney High School
Oney Ok05.1985
Skills
- Measuring vital signs
- Patient education
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control standards
- Dialysis treatment
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Preceptor evaluation
Timeline
CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
07.2020 - Current
Oney High School