Karen Dunckhorst
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dedicated Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician with expertise in dialysis treatment, patient monitoring, and emergency response. Committed to providing high-quality care while ensuring HIPAA compliance and effective communication with patients.
Certified healthcare professional with strong expertise in performing hemodialysis treatments and ensuring high patient care standards. Skilled at operating dialysis machines, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining sterile environments. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Adept at educating patients on treatment procedures and maintaining detailed medical records.
I have been working as a dialysis tech since 2008. While working as a dispatcher I continued to work PRN as a dialysis tech in Co.Springs.
I am now in a place in my life that I would really enjoy the oppertunity to travel doing the job I love.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2025 - Current
- Monitored patients' vital signs and dialysis equipment for safety and effectiveness.
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
911 Dispatcher
Cripple Creek Police Department
Cripple Creek, CO
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Monitored incoming emergency calls, efficiently dispatching units to various incidents.
- Operated communication systems to relay critical information to first responders.
- Maintained accurate logs of all dispatched calls and incidents for record-keeping purposes.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to ensure coordinated response efforts during emergencies.
- Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls, and radio responses.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Liberty Dialysis/Fresenius Medical Care
2508 Airport Road, Co.Springs, Co.
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new technicians, sharing valuable knowledge from personal experience to help them quickly become proficient contributors within the clinic team.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
2343 W 27th St. Ste 503 Greeley,Co
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Administered hemodialysis treatments according to established protocols and patient care guidelines.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting treatment progress and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize patient care plans and outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with sanitation and infection control procedures in dialysis unit.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Liberty Dialysis/ Fresenius Medical Care NA
1910 LeLaray St. Co.Springs, Co.
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted in training new staff on operational procedures and patient handling techniques.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance service delivery in clinical settings.
- Participated in ongoing education programs to stay current with industry standards and practices.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cripple Creek Care Center
700 N A St
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in implementing care plans, ensuring compliance with established protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families, addressing concerns and providing support.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Aims Community College
Greeley, COCertified Nursing Aid -
Aims Community College
Greeley, COSkills
- Dialysis machine operation
- Vascular Access care
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Venipuncture
- Blood sample collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient monitoring
- Dialysis treatment
- Direct patient care
- Emergency response
- Treatment documentation
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CPR/BLS - American Heart Aaociation
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
06.2025 - Current
911 Dispatcher
Cripple Creek Police Department
07.2023 - 06.2025
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Liberty Dialysis/Fresenius Medical Care
05.2023 - 07.2023
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
10.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Liberty Dialysis/ Fresenius Medical Care NA
05.2021 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cripple Creek Care Center
03.2019 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Aims Community College
Certified Nursing Aid -
Aims Community College