Devon Garner
Macon,GA
Summary
Forward-thinking hemodialysis specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Dedicated to new initiatives and operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Hemodialysis Technician Preceptor
US Renal Care
Forsyth, GA
08.2022 - Current
- Responded quickly to any emergency staffing requirements or last minute schedule adjustments.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, referrals, consultations, and diagnostic testing as needed.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Conducted dialysate preparation, machine setup, and other related duties for hemodialysis treatments.
- Held the access manager position where I coordinated new patient accesses as well as maintained already established accesses
Certified Hemodialysis Technician/Administrative Assistant
American Renal Associates
Macon, GA
05.2016 - 08.2022
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Initiated dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters and grafts.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Recorded predialysis and post-dialysis weight and vitals signs to input into electronic medical records.
- Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions and monitored hemodialysis machines for malfunctions.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Warner Robins, GA
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters and grafts.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
Shift Manager
Walgreens
Barnesville, GA
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
- Documented receipts, employee hours and inventory movement.
- Reinforced rules to promote superior employee performance.
- Reported employee behavioral issues, losses and customer complaints to upper-level management.
- Directed and led employees and team members on effective operations, methods and procedures.
- Helped employees accomplish tasks during peak periods.
- Managed daily cash intake by counting out registers and tabulating profits.
- Handled customer complaints, questions and inquiries.
Education
Certified Hemodialysis Technician - Dialysis Technology
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA2014
High School Diploma -
Upson-Lee High School
Thomaston, GA05.2011
Skills
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Supply Management
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Problem-Solving
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Punctual and Dependable
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Patient Records Administration
- Medical Coding
- Appointment Scheduling
- Attention to Detail
- Hemodialysis operation
- Infection control
- Safety compliance
- Staff assessment
References
- Stacey Leibensperger, LPN 352-460-2535
- Ciera Stokes, RN 478-318-1013
- Kimberly Morris, RN 478-232-5569
Timeline
Certified Hemodialysis Technician Preceptor
US Renal Care
08.2022 - Current
Certified Hemodialysis Technician/Administrative Assistant
American Renal Associates
05.2016 - 08.2022
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2015 - 05.2016
Shift Manager
Walgreens
01.2013 - 07.2015
Certified Hemodialysis Technician - Dialysis Technology
Central Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Upson-Lee High School
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