Geovonnia Wright
Darlington,SC
Summary
Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 11 years 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. Experienced working with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients providing quality, compassionate care. Professional educator and trainer on dialysis equipment, procedures and safety guidelines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCHT
Fresenius Medical Kidney Care/Irmo SC
Darlington, United States
10.2020 - 12.2021
- 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.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Provided in-patient care for 4-5 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.
- Completed thorough assessments to understand current patient conditions and develop diagnoses.
- Ran successful practice with robust patient load and high satisfaction scores due to quality of care.
Travel CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care Travel Unit
Waltham, MA
06.2011 - 10.2020
- 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.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- 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.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Provided in-patient care for 4 to 5 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.
- Completed thorough assessments to understand current patient conditions and develop diagnoses.
- Ran successful practice with robust patient load and high satisfaction scores due to quality of care.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy, EKG, NA, Advance NA
Professional Medical Training Center
Florence, SC02.2010
High School Diploma -
Mayo High School
Darlington, SC06.1994
Skills
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
- Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Patient Medical Histories
- Disease Prevention
- Safety Protocols
- Maintaining Dialysis Equipment
- Pulse Oximetry
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- American Heart Association (CPR)
Timeline
CCHT
Fresenius Medical Kidney Care/Irmo SC
10.2020 - 12.2021
Travel CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care Travel Unit
06.2011 - 10.2020
Certification - Phlebotomy, EKG, NA, Advance NA
Professional Medical Training Center
High School Diploma -
Mayo High School
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