Joy Krown
Gardner,KS
Summary
Resourceful patient care technician bringing more than 25 years of experience to your clinic. Well versed in many facets of hemodialysis and accomplished in leveraging clinical knowledge to quickly respond to emergency situations. Committed to delivering top-notch care and working as a positive team member through commitment in safety and happy patients.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Preceptor
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Lenexa, KS
07.2000 - Current
- Provided guidance and mentorship to clinical staff in the areas of patient care, safety protocols, and departmental policies.
- Monitored patient care delivery to ensure compliance with evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Maintained records related to student performance evaluations, attendance logs, and other documentation required for accreditation purposes.
- Ensured that all personnel adhered to professional standards of practice while providing safe and effective care to patients.
- Assessed student knowledge gaps related to clinical skills or content areas through testing or observation techniques.
- Participated in continuing education programs designed for preceptors and mentors in order to stay abreast of current trends in healthcare education.
- Delivered industry-leading educational experiences by integrating theoretical knowledge, evidence-based principles and expertise in clinical nursing.
- Committed passionately to student development through hands-on training.
Certified Renal Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Lenexa, KS
07.1996 - Current
- Monitored dialysis machine operation and patient vital signs during treatment.
- Assisted in the preparation of dialysis equipment and supplies for treatments.
- Collected blood samples from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, fluid intake and output, and other pertinent data.
- Administered medications to patients prior to or following dialysis treatments as ordered by physician.
- Educated patients on home care instructions post-treatment, including diet restrictions, medication schedules.
- Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed while providing treatment to patients.
- Calibrated dialysis machines according to established protocols prior to use.
- Received verbal orders from physicians for changes in patient care plans or special treatments as needed.
- Conducted pre-dialysis assessments including measurements of weight, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving medical distress or injury.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Anthony Medical Center Practical Nurse Program
Crown Point, INCNA
Luthern Nursing Home
Crown Point, INSkills
- Basic Nursing Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Observation
- Emergency Response
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Documentation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Specimen Collection
- Catheter Care
- Healthcare Regulations
- Alarm Response
- Patient Relations
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Relationship Management
- Patient Health Education
- Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Compliance With Regulatory Guidelines
- Vital Statistics
- Aseptic Techniques
Certification
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician through The Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission(NNCC)
CPR BLS Certification
Accomplishments
I have been a clinical Preceptor for over 15 years. I currently do the work schedule for pct's at my clinic. Scheduling their hours to make sure they get them equally and days off that are requested. I help out with changes that need to be made with patients chair times. I monitor all access flows, make sure they have been recorded and reschedule if need. I am in charge of drawing transplant blood work and making sure it gets mailed out. When able to, I am willing to travel to other clinics to help out when they are in need of staff.
Personal
I am a positive individual that is hard working. I like to keep things organized, neat, and clean. I take pride in the work that I do and will not hesitate to be shown and learn new things.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Preceptor
Fresenius Medical Care NA
07.2000 - Current
Certified Renal Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
07.1996 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Anthony Medical Center Practical Nurse Program
CNA
Luthern Nursing Home