Estella Dooley
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Dialysis Technician with extensive experience at Fresenius Medical Care, skilled in performing hemodialysis procedures and ensuring patient safety. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort through attentive care and effective communication, while maintaining strict infection control protocols. Dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care and improving overall treatment satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
10.2014 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support and addressing concerns throughout the dialysis process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Safeguarded patients through vigilant observation for any adverse reactions or complications, taking swift corrective action when necessary.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort by meticulously setting up and operating dialysis machines.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
Certified Dialysis Technician
US Renal
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
Certified Dialysis Technician
DaVita
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Enhanced patient comfort during dialysis procedures through attentive care and proper positioning.
- Conducted thorough pre-treatment assessments, ensuring all necessary preparations were completed before initiating dialysis procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- 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.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort during dialysis procedures through attentive care and proper positioning.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
Certified Dialysis Technician
Shannon Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- 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.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort during dialysis procedures through attentive care and proper positioning.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Provided in-patient care for [Number] dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
Dialysis Technician
West Tx Renal
05.2006 - 05.2007
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
Education
Phlobotemy
Howard College
San Angelo, TX05-2006
GED -
Howard College
San Angelo, TX10-2005
Skills
- Performing hemodialysis procedures
- Blood collection expertise
- Patient dialysis administration
- Patient care excellence
- Patient-centered care
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Vital sign monitoring
- Clinical patient observation
- Safety management
- Clinical documentation
- Dialysis machine management
- Dedicated work ethic
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective time management
- Efficient multitasking
- Consistent reliability
Accomplishments
- Trained over 10 staff on hemodialysis machine operations and proper connection to access the site.
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Certified-BLS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Dialysis Technician
US Renal
05.2016 - 06.2018
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
10.2014 - Current
Certified Dialysis Technician
DaVita
05.2012 - 10.2014
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
Certified Dialysis Technician
Shannon Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2010
Dialysis Technician
West Tx Renal
05.2006 - 05.2007
Phlobotemy
Howard College
GED -
Howard College
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