Mary Jackson
Hot Springs,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable Dialysis Patient Care Technician with 30 years of hands-on experience in hemodialysis, nephrology care and end-stage renal failure treatment. Well-versed in all elements of dialysis, including initiating and terminating treatment, educating patients and maintaining highest standards of sanitation and safety.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DaVita
10.2013 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- 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.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Arkansas Nephrology Services
10.2010 - 10.2013
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- 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.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Arkansas Renal System
10.2000 - 10.2010
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- 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.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Arkansas Nephrology Services
10.1991 - 10.2000
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hot Springs High School
Hot Springs, AR05.1978
Skills
- Diagnostic Troubleshooting
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Records Management
- Pulse Oximetry
- Medical Condition Monitoring
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Clerical Support
- Phlebotomy
- Measuring Vital Signs
- Microsoft Office
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Timeline
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DaVita
10.2013 - Current
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Arkansas Nephrology Services
10.2010 - 10.2013
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Arkansas Renal System
10.2000 - 10.2010
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Arkansas Nephrology Services
10.1991 - 10.2000
High School Diploma -
Hot Springs High School
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