Kelly Coleman
Dialysis Tech
Eagan,MN
Summary
Patient-oriented dialysis tech bringing five years background to growing organization. Expert in safely initiating, monitoring and terminating hemodialysis and simultaneously managing patients receiving treatment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
Hastings, MN
12.2018 - Current
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- 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.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures governing healthcare delivery services.
Patient Care Technician
William P Clements University Hospital
Dallas, TX
11.2014 - 05.2018
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
Health Unit Coordinator
Saint Paul Hospital
Dallas, TX
08.2010 - 11.2014
- Communicated with patients and medical staff to convey important information and facilitate smooth unit operations.
- Maintained unit supplies and equipment for medical staff and patient care needs.
- Responded to patient call lights quickly and expedited appropriate follow-through.
- Transcribed physicians' orders to aid in medical care and minimize medical errors.
- Conducted unit greetings and orientations for newly admitted and transferred patients.
- Answered incoming calls and routed them to the appropriate departments or staff members.
- Organized patient records, charts, and other documents in an orderly manner.
- Managed daily operations of the health unit including filing, faxing, photocopying.
- Received requests for medical records from outside agencies or individuals.
Patient Care Technician
Parkland Hospital
Dallas, TX
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Education
EKG - EKG Super User
Clements University Hospital
Dallas, TX02.2016
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX06.2010
Patient Care Technician - Patient Care Technician
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX12.2002
GED -
Texas Education Agency
Dallas10.1987
Skills
- Aseptic Techniques
- Equipment Maintenance
- HIPAA
- Phlebotomy
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Care
- Compliance With Regulatory Guidelines
- Infection Control Standards
- Hemodialysis Treatment
- Maintaining Dialysis Equipment
Timeline
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
12.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician
William P Clements University Hospital
11.2014 - 05.2018
Patient Care Technician
Parkland Hospital
10.2011 - 12.2013
Health Unit Coordinator
Saint Paul Hospital
08.2010 - 11.2014
EKG - EKG Super User
Clements University Hospital
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Cedar Valley College
Patient Care Technician - Patient Care Technician
Cedar Valley College
GED -
Texas Education Agency
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