Disciplined Hemodialysis PCT with nearly 4 years of experience in delivering outstanding care to patients and operating, maintaining and repairing various types of dialysis equipment. Expert in attending to physical and emotional needs of the patient when initiating and terminating dialysis. Committed to maintaining currency on relevant advancements in care and treatment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Paper Street Handyman
01.2020 - Current
I handle all day to day operations of the company including..
Marketing
Customer support
Project management
material/staff logistics
Training
Administrative management
Human Resources
Accounting
Good old fashion manual labor
Construction Foreman
Sjb Construction Incorportated
01.2014 - 01.2020
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Job titles informed of changes.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering Type treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
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Cared for average of Number patients per Timeframe in Type facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresinius Medical Care
05.2013 - 12.2016
Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
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.
Making of both the acid and dialysate in the back of house, as well as the Ozone cleaning of the clinic every Sunday.
Note, our clinic was 45 min away from the nearest hospital and that doesn't include the response time from the medics, so we all became as comfortable and confident as could be during a code.
Education
No Degree - Maritime Studies (100tn Captain Certified)
Maritime Institute
San Diego, United States
01.2016
No Degree - Hemodialysis State Certified
Fresiniuse Medical
Gainesville, FL United States
01.2013
High School Diploma -
Neshaminy High School
Langhorne, PA
04.2004
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Measuring vital signs
HIPAA
Infection control standards
Equipment Maintenance
Biohazardous waste disposal
Dialysis treatment
Patient education
Records management
Diagnostic troubleshooting
Patient relationship management
Skilled in patient relations
Trained to make Acid on site and perform weekly Ozone cleaning of dialysate delivery system
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Paper Street Handyman
01.2020 - Current
Construction Foreman
Sjb Construction Incorportated
01.2014 - 01.2020
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresinius Medical Care
05.2013 - 12.2016
No Degree - Maritime Studies (100tn Captain Certified)
Maritime Institute
No Degree - Hemodialysis State Certified
Fresiniuse Medical
High School Diploma -
Neshaminy High School
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