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Kami Coleman

Lacy Lakeview,TX

Summary

Experienced Dialysis Technician with 15 years of experience providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations and regulatory guidelines.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Baylor Scott And White
06.1998 - 06.2020
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

CCHT Acute

Baylor Scott And White Hospital
06.2020 - Current
  • Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
  • Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
  • Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
  • Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
  • Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

Fresenius Medical Center
07.2007 - Current
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
  • Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
  • Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.

Biomedical Technician (Home Therapy)

Fresenius Medical Center
05.2012 - Current
  • Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
  • Documented information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
  • Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
  • Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.

Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Center
03.2012 - Current
  • Inspected, tested and calibrated medical equipment before installing.
  • Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
  • Documented information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
  • Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
  • Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
  • Performed preventive maintenance for medical equipment.
  • Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
  • Responded to customer requests for service and repairs within 24 hours.

Education

Required Nursing Courses

MCC
Waco, TX
04.1998

High School Diploma -

University High School
Waco, TX
05.1998

Skills

  • Dialysis Treatment
  • HIPAA
  • Advanced Nephrology Proficiency
  • Biohazardous Waste Disposal
  • BSL

Timeline

CCHT Acute

Baylor Scott And White Hospital
06.2020 - Current

Biomedical Technician (Home Therapy)

Fresenius Medical Center
05.2012 - Current

Biomedical Technician

Fresenius Medical Center
03.2012 - Current

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

Fresenius Medical Center
07.2007 - Current

CNA

Baylor Scott And White
06.1998 - 06.2020

Required Nursing Courses

MCC

High School Diploma -

University High School

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