Lakathy Green-Rich
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician with 11 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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Charlotte, NC
09.2013 - Current
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- 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.
Education
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Dialysis Technology
Fresenius Kidney Care
Charlotte, NCHigh School Diploma - Education
Pamlico County High School
Bayboro, NC06.1992
Skills
- Dialysis machine operation
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Vascular Access Care
- Venipuncture
- HIPAA Compliance
- Adaptable to change
- Fluid Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Positioning
- Medication Administration
- Healthcare regulations
- Equipment Sterilization
- Equipment Calibration
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Needle insertion
- Pre-dialysis preparation
- Post-dialysis care
- Clinical communication
- Dialysis treatment
- Measuring vital signs
- Patient Care
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
09.2013 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Dialysis Technology
Fresenius Kidney Care
High School Diploma - Education
Pamlico County High School