LaShander Knight
Spring,TX
Summary
An experienced, motivated Dialysis Technician HHD/PD/UC who is seeking a position with your company and willing to accept the challenge by expanding my extensive skills as well as my zest for continued learning.
Healthcare professional skilled in providing dialysis treatments and patient care. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with dependable and adaptable approach to changing needs. Proficient in patient monitoring, equipment management, and maintaining sterile environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Dialysis Technician
AHT USRC Dialysis
10.2022 - Current
- Apply office management skills, schedule appointments for staff and patients, KCO management, draw labs, train patients for home therapy treatments, Obtain vitals, monitor home therapy treatment.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
Certified Dialysis Technician
American Renal Associates
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Provide professional support to patients with ESRD. Perform hemodialysis to patient in an acute setting. Obtain and record medical treatment on computer software base practices with confidentiality. Initiate and discontinue treatments safely.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Served as a resource for newly hired technicians, providing mentorship and guidance during their onboarding process.
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
02.2013 - 08.2020
- Initiate and discontinue hemodialysis for ESRD patients. Monitor patient’s vitals during treatment. Experienced in water room, bicarb mixing and grani-flow.
- 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.
Certified Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis
05.2005 - 02.2013
- Provided emotional support and care to patients with ESRD. Performed water system checks. Collected monthly labs. Access and cannulate fistulas and grafts. Provide clean catheter care per protocol.
- Actively participated in team meetings, collaborating on strategies for continued improvement in patient care and clinic operations.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Reduced wait times for patients by optimizing appointment scheduling processes within the clinic.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
Education
RMA Certified -
Northwestern College
Bridgeview, Illinois07.2018
Nursing - undefined
Olive Harvey College
Chicago, Illinois05.2017
CNA Certified - undefined
Dawson College
Chicago, Illinois06.2001
Skills
- CCHT certified
- CPR certified
- RMA certified
- Home Therapy Dialysis Technician
- CNA certified
- Weights
- Records Intake & Output
- Admitting & Discharge
- Vital
- Needle Cannulation
- Water Treatments
- Culture Specimens
- Take off protocol
- Fresenius K & H
- T machine
- Phoenix machine
- Problem Solving Skills
- Data Entry
- Orientate staff
- Customer Service Skills
- KCO Management
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Vascular Access management
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Certified Dialysis Technician
AHT USRC Dialysis
10.2022 - Current
Certified Dialysis Technician
American Renal Associates
06.2020 - 09.2022
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
02.2013 - 08.2020
Certified Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis
05.2005 - 02.2013
Nursing - undefined
Olive Harvey College
CNA Certified - undefined
Dawson College
RMA Certified -
Northwestern College
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