Laurencia Busch
Chicago,IL
Summary
Patient-focused dialysis technician with three years of experience in the field, dedicated to providing exceptional care. Skilled in safely initiating, monitoring, and terminating hemodialysis while effectively managing patients undergoing treatment. Excited to contribute expertise to a dynamic organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Concerto Renal Service
Lincolnwood, IL
12.2023 - Current
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
Chicago, IL
04.2020 - 02.2024
- Set up and operated hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
Acute Dialysis Technican
Kindred
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Inspected pressures, conductivity and temperature to verify conformance to safety standards.
- Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Transported dialysis equipment to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
Hemodialysis Technician
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Set up and operated hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Inspected pressures, conductivity and temperature to verify conformance to safety standards.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bronzville Scholastic Institute
Chicago, IL06.2011
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Punctual and Dependable
- Electronic Documentation
- Advanced Nephrology Knowledge
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Concerto Renal Service
12.2023 - Current
Acute Dialysis Technican
Kindred
08.2022 - 11.2023
Hemodialysis Technician
Loyola University Medical Center
04.2022 - 09.2022
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
04.2020 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Bronzville Scholastic Institute
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