Mahwish Niazi
Azusa,CA
Summary
At California Dialysis Management Services, I honed my expertise in hemodialysis procedures and patient education, significantly enhancing patient comfort and reducing infection rates. My proactive approach to equipment maintenance and dedication to patient care not only met but exceeded quality assurance standards, demonstrating my ability to blend technical skills with compassionate patient interaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
California Dialysis Management Services
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Contributed to staff development by sharing expertise in dialysis processes during team meetings and training sessions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support and addressing concerns throughout the dialysis process.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients before treatment to ease anxieties.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results, and other indicators of health.
- Exceeded quality assurance standards by consistently adhering to established protocols and following best practices in dialysis care provision.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
- Safeguarded patients through vigilant observation for any adverse reactions or complications, taking swift corrective action when necessary.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency with thorough machine maintenance, troubleshooting issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Facilitated strong communication channels between patients, families, and healthcare providers for optimal collaborative care efforts.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University, Inland Empire, CA.
Ontario, CA01-2025
Dialysis Technician
Crescent School of Dialysis
Ontario, CA08-2018
High School Diploma -
Adamjee Intermediate School
Karachi, Pakistan 05-2001
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Patient education
- Infection control standards
- Patient care
- Dialysis treatment
- Vascular Access management
- Equipment maintenance
- Patient care techniques
- Fluid management
- Patient observation
- Blood sample collection
- Measuring vital signs
- Safety monitoring
- Documentation accuracy
Languages
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional Working
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Extracurricular activities
Azusa high school Football Team Boosters club
Gladstone Middle School cheer team parent representative
Azusa Unified School District community school initiative member
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
California Dialysis Management Services
08.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University, Inland Empire, CA.
Dialysis Technician
Crescent School of Dialysis
High School Diploma -
Adamjee Intermediate School
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