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Jessica McDaniels

Tacoma

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate dialysis professional with 15 years of hands-on experience in nephrology care, including 11 years at DaVita and 4 years (currently) at Fresenius Medical Care. Proven ability to provide exceptional patient care, manage dialysis treatments, and contribute to interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Known for clinical expertise, leadership, and strong patient advocacy in high-volume dialysis centers.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius
Puyallup
06.2021 - Current
  • Deliver comprehensive hemodialysis care to a diverse patient population in a high-volume outpatient center.
  • Collaborate with nephrologists and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Maintain strict adherence to infection control protocols and safety procedures.
  • Mentor and train new staff and support clinical education initiatives.
  • Monitor patients’ responses to dialysis treatments, making real-time decisions to ensure safety and efficacy.
  • Recognized for excellence in patient education, care quality, and compliance.

Patient Care Technician

DaVita
Tacoma
09.2010 - 04.2022
  • Served as a lead dialysis technician/nurse (or specify role) across several care settings, including in-center and home dialysis programs.
  • Oversaw day-to-day clinical operations and managed patient schedules and treatment plans.
  • Played a key role in quality improvement initiatives and achieved consistently high CMS scores.
  • Provided ongoing education to patients and families on kidney disease management and dialysis care.
  • Instrumental in driving team performance and patient satisfaction through coaching and leadership.
  • Honored with Team Core Value Award & Fun and Fillment Award.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Dialysis

Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA
08-2010

Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisites Nursing

Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA

Skills

  • Hemodialysis care
  • Patient monitoring
  • Treatment planning
  • Infection control
  • Patient education
  • Team collaboration
  • Vascular Access Monitoring
  • Infection Control & Safety Compliance
  • Team Leadership & Staff Training
  • Quality Improvement Initiatives
  • Compassionate and Patient-Centered Care
  • Staff scheduling
  • Patient scheduling

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
  • CPR Certified
  • Hemodialysis CCHT

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius
06.2021 - Current

Patient Care Technician

DaVita
09.2010 - 04.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Dialysis

Clover Park Technical College

Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisites Nursing

Tacoma Community College

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