Lori Dawson
Hatfield ,PA
Summary
Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 13 years working in high volume dialysis center in busy urban location. Caring and supportive clinician committed to providing quality service to patients and maintaining high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in dialysis environment.
Certified Dialysis Technician experienced working with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients providing quality, compassionate care. Professional educator and trainer on dialysis equipment, procedures and safety guidelines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Lansdale , PA
01.2010 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Provided in-patient care for 4 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.
Manager/baker
Manhattan Bagel Bluebell
Blue Bell, PA
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls and coffee cakes.
- Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies.
- Filled out inventory and production sheets and informed head baker of stock levels.
- Established merchandising, sales and profit objectives to drive business success.
- Baked gluten-free, vegan and alternative diet treats based on customers' needs.
- Set heat and humidity temperatures for proof box.
- Cut, peeled and prepped seasonal fruit for pie fillings.
- Conducted employee evaluations, assessing strengths and reassigning accordingly.
- Diversified bakery operations by leading baking demonstrations and classes.
- Established specialty menu of vegan-friendly, whole grain pastry items.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
- Served 100's of bakery customers daily with professional and effective customer service.
Education
Medical Assisting
Lansdale School of Business
North Wales, PA09.2007
Psychology
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA09.2002
High School General Studies
Kennedy Kendrick Catholic High School
Norristown, PA05.2002
Skills
- Lab Result Assessment
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines
- Disease Prevention
- Laboratory Equipment Handling
- Blood Sample Collection
- Respirator Operation
- Patient Medical Histories
- Regulatory Standards
- Maintaining Dialysis Equipment
- Infection Control Measures
- Information Intake
- Clerical Support
- Sterilization Monitoring
- Status Updates
- Technical Support
- Emergency Situations
- Medical Condition Monitoring
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Disposal Procedures
- Adverse Reaction Reporting
- Explaining Procedures to Patients
- Team Collaboration
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Administrative Duties
- Floor Assignments
- Water Quality Testing
- Positioning Patients
- Fistula Cannulation
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- OSHA Regulations
- Behavioral Health
- Dialysis Termination
- Hemodialysis Care
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
01.2010 - Current
Manager/baker
Manhattan Bagel Bluebell
01.2006 - 01.2010
Medical Assisting
Lansdale School of Business
Psychology
Montgomery County Community College
High School General Studies
Kennedy Kendrick Catholic High School
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