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Kelsey Watters

Kelsey Watters

Staunton,Il

Summary

Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals, and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load.


Knowledgeable Dialysis Patient Care Technician with six years of hands-on experience in hemodialysis, nephrology care and end-stage renal failure treatment. Well-versed in all elements of dialysis, including initiating and terminating treatment, educating patients and maintaining highest standards of sanitation and safety.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Davita Kidney Care
08.2019 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Reduced infection risk by strictly adhering to all infection control protocols and properly disposing of biohazard materials.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all relevant patient information including vital signs and treatment specifics for each dialysis session.
  • Assisted nurses in monitoring patients during dialysis treatments, ensuring timely intervention for any complications.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.

Food Service Manager

Casey’s General Store
06.2015 - 08.2019
  • Promoted to Food Service Manager March 2017
  • Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
  • Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
  • Oversaw training of more than three team members.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
12.2024

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training -

Mckendree University
Lebanon, IL
12.2012

High School Diploma -

Metro East Lutheran High School
Edwardsville, IL
05.2008

Skills

  • Hemodialysis Procedures
  • Maintaining Sterility
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Equipment Setup
  • Cannulation techniques
  • Patient Education
  • Team Collaboration
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Infection control standards
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • Certified Clinial Hemodialysis Technician, 2020, Current
  • CPR and AED, 2019, Current

References

Gus Mick: Facility Administrator/RN

  • 217-324-2200

Jennifer Petty: RN

  • 217-710-2774

Kendra Howe: Nursing Instructor/RN

  • 618-920-7307

Timeline

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Davita Kidney Care
08.2019 - Current

Food Service Manager

Casey’s General Store
06.2015 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training -

Mckendree University

High School Diploma -

Metro East Lutheran High School

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