Jessica Pledgure
Summary
Resourceful professional bringing several years of experience to growing clinic. Well versed in all facets of hemodialysis and accomplished in leveraging clinical knowledge to quickly respond to emergency situations. Committed to delivering top-notch care and building strong teams through one-on-one coaching and role modeling.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
Akron
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs during dialysis treatments for safety and comfort.
- Prepared and maintained dialysis machines and equipment for efficient operation.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to patients as directed by physicians.
- Preceptor
- Master cannulator
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care solutions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for compliance.
- Assisted with patient assessments to ensure accurate treatment plans were followed.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of treatment areas to promote infection control.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Canton
06.2016 - 03.2026
- Monitored patient vital signs during dialysis treatments for safety and comfort.
- Prepared and maintained dialysis machines and equipment for efficient operation.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to patients as directed by physicians.
- Master cannulator
- Preceptor
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures, care, and lifestyle modifications effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care solutions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for compliance.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of treatment areas to promote infection control.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
Education
Massillon Washington High School
Massillon, OHSkills
- Healthcare collaboration
- Patient education
- Data documentation
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Patient relationship management
- Infection control standards
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
08.2025 - Current
Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
06.2016 - 03.2026
Massillon Washington High School