Krista Dillon
Wells,MN
Summary
Proactive worker committed to helping provide top-notch patient care. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Specialist
Mayo Health Systems
03.2022 - Current
- Documented patient data in electronic health record.
- Pending orders for patient cares
- Completion of paperwork such as pre-visit planning, prior authorizations, work compensation paperwork
- Equipment/deep room cleaning, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Stocking and monitoring of expiration on all supplies, maintaining levels of supplies
- Ordering, receiving and routing of supplies appropriately
- Auditing physician diabetes panels/routing communication to correct department
- Receiving and rooming patients
- Precepting new employees
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Mayo
10.2019 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients to ease anxieties answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Provided in-patient care for dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Participated in clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Performing both simple and complex laboratory test and preparing them for transport
- Telehealth
- Precepting new employees
PCT/Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Open and closed clinic
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients to ease anxieties answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Provided patient care for dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Advised patients and families on health topics pertinent to care and treatment.
- Performing both simple and complex laboratory test and preparing them for transport
- Precepting new employees
Human Services Technician
State Of Minnesota
11.2013 - 04.2017
- Acted as mandatory reporter of abuse.
- Adhered to strict client confidentiality laws and site-specific procedures to uphold privacy and provide best experience possible.
- Providing direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Completing goals and outcomes with consumers
- Taking consumers and participating in community activities including special olympics
- Assisting with physical therapy and vocational rehabilitation
- Assisting in carrying out behavior modification and education programs
- Charting on patients
- Auditing patients charts
- Making appointments for clients and taking them to appointments
- Redirecting behaviors
- Deescalating issues
- Cooking for clients
- Cleaning unit/house
Education
Diploma/Certificate - Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician
Dorsey School of Business
Wayne, MI11.2009
Skills
- Calm Under Stress
- Patient Admission
- First Aid
- Nursing Staff Support
- Data Collection
- Patient Transporting
- Medical Supply Monitoring
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Patient Vital Taking
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Patient Information Collection/Patient charting
- Restock Shelves
- Emotional Intelligence
- Active Listening
- Patient Safety
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Monitoring Fluids
- Epic Systems
- Proper Staffing
- Vitals Documentation
- Surgical Preparation Assistance
- Sharps Disposal
- Pharmacology
- Documenting Behaviors
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Observation Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Infection Control Standards
- Equipment Disinfection
- Phlebotomy (Venipuncture, Butterfly, and Vacutainer System)
- Laboratory Testing (Autoclave, Centrifuge)
- Taking Vital Signs
- Medical Equipment Operations
- Patient Service
- Monitoring Patient Conditions
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Emotional and Social Support
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Medical Terminology
- OSHA Standards
- CLIA Standards
Certification
- CCHT Certified
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Patient Care Specialist
Mayo Health Systems
03.2022 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Mayo
10.2019 - 03.2022
PCT/Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
10.2017 - 01.2020
Human Services Technician
State Of Minnesota
11.2013 - 04.2017
Diploma/Certificate - Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician
Dorsey School of Business
- CCHT Certified
- CPR Certified
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