Khendra Kerr
Port Royal,SC
Summary
I am a dedicated Dialysis Technician skilled in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient experiences and ensuring safety through effective collaboration and evidence based care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician (CCHT)
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
Beaufort, South Carolina
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs throughout dialysis treatments to ensure immediate response to any changes.
- Assisted patients in setting up for procedures and ensuring comfort, enhancing overall patient experience during treatments.
- Documented treatment data and patient responses accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to address patient needs.
- Educated patients on dialysis process and care instructions.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
Dialysis Technician (CCHT)
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
Beaufort, South Carolina
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Operated dialysis machines, ensuring optimal patient treatment and monitoring.
- Monitored patient reactions and machine operations during dialysis, ensuring patient safety and treatment efficacy.
- Prepared and maintained sterile equipment and supplies, facilitating effective procedures.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Provided education about kidney disease management techniques to both patients and family members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for all patients.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control practices.
Medicine Technician
Bloom At Belfair
Bluffton, SC
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Obtained and reported patient vital signs to ensure safe medication administration.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients and maintained related medical records under supervision.
- Prevented infection spread through consistent hand washing, universal precautions, and isolation procedures.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Documented patient care services by accurately charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bluffton High School
Bluffton, SC05-2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Beaufort, SC03-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Care plan collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Dialysis Technician (CCHT)
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
03.2025 - Current
Dialysis Technician (CCHT)
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
02.2024 - 03.2025
Medicine Technician
Bloom At Belfair
06.2021 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Bluffton High School
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Technical College of The Lowcountry