Jessica Bates

• Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
• Administered medication such as Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as needed.
• Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
• Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
• Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
• Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
• Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
• Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
• Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
• Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
• Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.

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• Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
• Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
• Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
• Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
• Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
• Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
• Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
• Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
• Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
• Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
• Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
• Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
• Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
• Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
• Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
• Advised patients and families on health topics pertinent to care and treatment.
• Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
• Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
• Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
• Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
• Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

• Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
• Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
• Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
• Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
• Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
• Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
• Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
• Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
• Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
• Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
• Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
• Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
• Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
• Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
• Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
• Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
• Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
• Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
• Called patients post-procedure to inquire about status, recovery and questions.
• Assisted physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.