Linda Yazzie
Laveen,AZ
Summary
Accomplished CCHT with extensive experience in hemodialysis procedures and patient education, demonstrated at Gila River Health Care among others. Excelled in maintaining sterility and infection control standards, ensuring optimal patient care. Skilled in direct patient interaction and critical thinking, significantly improving treatment outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCHT - Chronic
Physician's Choice Dialysis
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients with ESRD receiving hemodialysis treatments.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Promoted a positive clinic atmosphere by engaging with patients during treatments, addressing questions or concerns as they arose.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism at all times, upholding the highest standards of patient care and confidentiality.
CCHT - Chronic
US Renal Care
03.2020 - 05.2024
- Performed accurate water quality testing for safe and effective dialysis treatments.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
CCHT - Acutes
Fox Valley Dialysis
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Utilized electronic health record systems proficiently for thorough documentation of patient information and treatment details.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in emergency situations, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients in distress.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
CCHT - Chronic
Gila River Health Care
02.2012 - 11.2019
- Performed accurate water quality testing, ensuring optimal conditions for safe and effective dialysis treatments.
- Provided comprehensive pre-and post-treatment assessments, identifying any potential complications and addressing them promptly.
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
- Improved patient care by providing timely and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Navajo Community College
Window Rock, AZNo Degree - Dialysis Technology
North Phoenix Dialysis
PhoenixSkills
- Hemodialysis Procedures
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Vascular Access Care
- Maintaining Sterility
- Direct Patient Care
- Blood sample collection
- Patient Education
- Infection control standards
- HIPAA
- Aseptic Techniques
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- BLS - American Heart Association
Languages
Navajo
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CCHT - Chronic
Physician's Choice Dialysis
02.2024 - 05.2024
CCHT - Acutes
Fox Valley Dialysis
11.2023 - 02.2024
CCHT - Chronic
US Renal Care
03.2020 - 05.2024
CCHT - Chronic
Gila River Health Care
02.2012 - 11.2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Navajo Community College
No Degree - Dialysis Technology
North Phoenix Dialysis
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- BLS - American Heart Association
Similar Profiles
Eva AvakyanEva Avakyan
Office Manager/Senior Medical Biller at Physician's Choice Medical Inc.Office Manager/Senior Medical Biller at Physician's Choice Medical Inc.
Aftab ShaukatAftab Shaukat
Credentialing, Onboarding, Business Analytics at Physician's Choice Inc.Credentialing, Onboarding, Business Analytics at Physician's Choice Inc.
Kelsey Morton, RN, BSNKelsey Morton, RN, BSN
Area Director at Physicians Choice DialysisArea Director at Physicians Choice Dialysis