HOLLY Watson
DaVita KCMO
Independence,MO
1
Certification
21
years of professional experience
I've worked in dialysis for 20 years. I’m looking for a change in my medical career. I’m a skilled collaborator, committed to being a high achiever, adaptable to change, and have proficient communication skill. Organization and time management are important skills for myself to set up for success.
Work History
CCHT/AA
5 Years- Operated dialysis machines, ensuring patient safety and comfort during treatment sessions.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient data accurately to maintain compliance with healthcare standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Trained junior technicians on equipment operation and best practices in hemodialysis procedures.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing risk of complications among patients.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to ensure availability of essential supplies for treatments.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to assess treatment effectiveness and improve patient care standards.
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Promoted continuity of care by documenting detailed treatment records in electronic health systems for easy access by all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care plan.
- Completed required training courses on time, staying up-to-date with industry best practices and advancements in dialysis technology for improved patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected challenges during a shift, using critical thinking skills to find effective solutions that maintained high-quality patient care standards.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and attentive listening to their concerns or questions regarding treatment plans.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new technicians, sharing valuable knowledge from personal experience to help them quickly become proficient contributors within the clinic team.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Advised patients and families on health topics pertinent to care and treatment.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Triaged patients in office or by phone to assess severity of conditions.
- Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
- Called patients post-procedure to inquire about status, recovery and questions.
CCHT/AA
6 Years 3 MonthsCCHT
1 Year 7 MonthsCCHT
2 Years 9 MonthsMobile Supervisor
1 Year 6 MonthsCCHT
2 Years 8 MonthsEducation
High School Diploma
Skills
PATIENT CARE
Assess patient vital signs.
Set up
tear down
and disinfect dialysis machines.
Make acid baths and bicarbonate for dialysis patients.
Stock supplies.
Administer heparin and lidocaine as needed.
Assess and cannulate grafts
fistulas
and catheters.
Delegation and Organization
Managed peers patient assignments in a crisis of staffing shortage
while allowing patients to run their full treatment times
and peers ending their work day in a timely manner.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Consistently demonstrated the ability to resolve conflicts with the patients and staff by educating them
informing them of mishaps
and building rapport.
Customer service
Data entry
Computer skills
Office administration
Administrative support
Microsoft Word
Time management
Microsoft Excel
File organization
Customer and client relations
Filing
Customer relations
Clerical support
Critical thinking
Scheduling
Documentation and recordkeeping
Professional communication
Scheduling and calendar management
Dedicated team player
Appointment scheduling
Verbal communication
Data organization
Deadline oriented
Certification
- CCHT - April 2022
- BLS - April 2023
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Preceptor expert cannulator.
- Mentoring new hires.
Timeline
CCHT/AA
DaVita KCMO
08.2021 - CurrentRead More
CCHT/AA
Fresenius Lee’s Summit
04.2015 - 07.2021Read More
CCHT
DCI KCMO
09.2013 - 04.2015Read More
CCHT
Fresenius Blue Springs
12.2010 - 09.2013Read More
Mobile Supervisor
Community Blood Center KCMO
06.2009 - 12.2010Read More
CCHT
Fresenius Med Raytown
10.2005 - 06.2008Read More
Raytown High School
High School Diploma
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