LINDSEY WILKINSON
Prescott Valley
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with experience in hemodialysis and patient care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, adhering to infection control protocols, and educating patients to enhance their treatment experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Jacksonville, NC
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated dialysis machines to ensure patient safety and comfort during treatment sessions.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported any changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Assisted in preparing and maintaining equipment, ensuring adherence to sanitation protocols.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures, fostering understanding and compliance with care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
Patient Care Technician
Onslow Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, NC
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided direct patient care in a hospital setting, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility
- Measured and documented vital signs, intake and output, and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff
- Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation, and positioning while maintaining safety and fall precautions
- Performed insertion and removal of Foley catheters using sterile technique per facility protocol
- Delivered basic wound care, including dressing changes, cleaning, and monitoring for signs of infection
- Collected specimens (urine, stool) and performed point-of-care testing as directed
- Maintained a clean, safe patient environment, including room organization and equipment sanitation
- Supported nurses and interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, efficient patient care
- Provided emotional support and clear communication to patients and families to enhance comfort and understanding
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards, including proper PPE use and hand hygiene
Education
Nursing
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ12-2027
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Infection control standards
- Patient education
- Patient care
- Maintaining sterility
- HIPAA compliance
- Measuring vital signs
Certification
- CNA
- BLS
- CPR
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
02.2021 - 04.2022
Patient Care Technician
Onslow Memorial Hospital
11.2018 - 12.2020
Nursing
Yavapai College