Lori-Anne Sierra
Manchester,NH
Summary
Experienced hemodialysis technician recognized for exceptional skills in expert cannulation and dialysis machine operation. Committed to fostering a safe environment and improving patient outcomes through comprehensive staff training and meticulous equipment management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
CCHT PD/HHD PCT
DaVita
Manchester, New Hampshire
02.2019 - 11.2025
- Administered hemodialysis treatments, ensuring patient safety and effectiveness.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses throughout dialysis sessions.
- Prepared and maintained dialysis equipment in compliance with safety protocols.
- Executed infection control measures when cleaning and connecting hemodialysis machines to access sites.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
- Documented patient care activities and updated electronic medical records accurately.
Paramedical Examiner
APPS
Concord, New Hampshire
02.2012 - 02.2019
- Executed comprehensive medical examinations for insurance applicants to assess health status.
- Administered electrocardiograms to analyze cardiac activity effectively.
- Conducted physical examinations, including vital sign assessment, height and weight measurements, and visual acuity tests.
- Collected blood samples for laboratory analysis in accordance with established protocols.
Education
Phlebotomy - Healthcare
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NH05-2006
Skills
- Hemodialysis administration
- Patient scheduling
- Staff training
- Dialysis machine operation
- Sample collection
- Peritoneal dialysis PCT
- Home hemodialysis PCT
- Modality education
- Expert cannulation
- Phlebotomy
- Water treatment systems
- Loop disinfection weekly
Certification
CCHT-valid 8/2026
Accomplishments
Top Performer Award-2020
Timeline
CCHT PD/HHD PCT
DaVita
02.2019 - 11.2025
Paramedical Examiner
APPS
02.2012 - 02.2019
Phlebotomy - Healthcare
Manchester Community College