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Work History
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Jennifer Wilkins

Glencoe,CA

Summary

Experienced Dialysis Technician with 5 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

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CCHT

Satellite Healthcare
12.2022 - Current

1. Dialysis Procedures: Proficiency in performing hemodialysis treatments, including setup, monitoring, and termination of sessions.

2. Cannulation: Skill in safely and accurately accessing vascular access for hemodialysis, including fistulas, and grafts.

3. Patient Monitoring: Ability to monitor vital signs, fluid status, and overall patient well-being during dialysis treatments.

4. Infection Control: Knowledge of infection control measures and adherence to protocols to prevent infections in dialysis patients.

5. Equipment Maintenance: Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting dialysis equipment, including machines, tubing, and dialyzers.

6. Patient Care: Providing compassionate and attentive care to dialysis patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.

7. Documentation: Proficient in documenting patient information, treatment details, and observations accurately and comprehensively.

8. Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care to patients

9. Communication: Strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members effectively, providing education and support as needed.

10. Emergency Response: Training and experience in managing emergency situations during dialysis treatments, including knowledge of CPR and basic life support protocols.




PCT

DaVita
01.2022 - Current

1. Dialysis Procedures: Proficiency in performing hemodialysis treatments, including setup, monitoring, and termination of sessions.

2. Cannulation: Skill in safely and accurately accessing vascular access for hemodialysis, including fistulas, and grafts.

3. Patient Monitoring: Ability to monitor vital signs, fluid status, and overall patient well-being during dialysis treatments.

4. Infection Control: Knowledge of infection control measures and adherence to protocols to prevent infections in dialysis patients.

5. Equipment Maintenance: Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting dialysis equipment, including machines, tubing, and dialyzers.

6. Patient Care: Providing compassionate and attentive care to dialysis patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.

7. Documentation: Proficient in documenting patient information, treatment details, and observations accurately and comprehensively.

8. Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care to patients.

9. Communication: Strong communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members effectively, providing education and support as needed.

10. Emergency Response: Training and experience in managing emergency situations during dialysis treatments, including knowledge of CPR and basic life support protocols.

Home Health Caregiver

In Home Supportive Services
02.2006 - 12.2021

1. Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts

2. Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment

3. Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment

4. Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment

5. Caregiver

6. Followed care plan and directions to administer medications

7. Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety

8. Developed patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses.

9. Assisted with activities of daily living



Education

Dialysis Technology -

Careway Health Institute
Sacramento, CA
11.2019

High School Diploma -

Foothill High School
Sacramento, CA
06.1993

Skills

  • Cannulation
  • Maintaining dialysis equipment
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Experience using Hoyer Lift and transferring
  • CPR Certified
  • Hemodialysis Procedures
  • Vascular Access Care
  • HIPAA
  • Empathetic and patient
  • Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures

Certification

  • CCHT
  • CNA

Timeline

CCHT

Satellite Healthcare
12.2022 - Current

PCT

DaVita
01.2022 - Current

Home Health Caregiver

In Home Supportive Services
02.2006 - 12.2021

Dialysis Technology -

Careway Health Institute

High School Diploma -

Foothill High School
  • CCHT
  • CNA
Jennifer Wilkins