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Erin Whitmore

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Experienced Dialysis Technician with 17 years of experience providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations and regulatory guidelines.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

DaVita Kidney Care
01.2017 - 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 to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Performed monthly lab draws as well as redraws.

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Dialysis Clinic Inc.
08.2008 - 12.2016
  • 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 to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Performed monthly lab draws as well as redraws.

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Dialysis Clinic Inc.
04.2006 - 08.2008
  • 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 to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Performed monthly lab draws as well as redraws.

Education

GED -

CNM Community College
Albuquerque, NM

Skills

  • Blood Sample Collection
  • Microsoft Office
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Patient Health Education
  • Biohazardous Waste Disposal
  • Maintaining Dialysis Equipment
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Vascular access monitoring and management

Timeline

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

DaVita Kidney Care
01.2017 - Current

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Dialysis Clinic Inc.
08.2008 - 12.2016

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Dialysis Clinic Inc.
04.2006 - 08.2008

GED -

CNM Community College

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