Karina Wenger
Rochester,MN
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Technician with 8 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
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Mayo Clinic- Home Dialysis
06.2021 - Current
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment in both Amia, NxStage and Tablo machines.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Perform initial and yearly Home Evaluation on patient home.
- Reinforce both Peritoneal and Hemodialysis training.
- Calculate and review adequacies for both HD and PD patients.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Mayo Clinic- Outpatient Dialysis
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- 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.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cottegewood Senior Communities
02.2011 - 06.2015
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Winona State University- Rochester
Winona, MN05.2025
Associate of Science - Pre-Social Work
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN05.2023
High School Diploma -
Mayo Senior High School
Rochester, MN06.2010
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Records Management
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Basic Life Support Certification
Volunteer
The Center Clinic in Dodge, MN (2021- Current) purpose is to provide medical needs to everyone regardless of their financial nor legal status. The majority of the patients that receive healthcare in The Center Clinic are individuals who don't have any healthcare insurance or financially can't afford health coverage. The clinic provides medical care with the help of volunteering medical resident students from Mayo Clinic and students like myself. The majority of patients who are currently receiving care at the Center Clinic are individuals living in the surrounding areas of Goodhue County and Olmsted County.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Mayo Clinic- Home Dialysis
06.2021 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Mayo Clinic- Outpatient Dialysis
06.2015 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cottegewood Senior Communities
02.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Winona State University- Rochester
Associate of Science - Pre-Social Work
Rochester Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Mayo Senior High School
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Basic Life Support Certification
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