Michele Gravert
Moline,IL
Summary
Dedicated Dialysis Technician with extensive experience at Fresenius Medical Care, excelling in hemodialysis procedures and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction through compassionate care and strict adherence to infection control standards. Recognized for improving safety protocols and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
Davenport, IA
2021 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support and addressing concerns throughout the dialysis process.
- Contributed to staff development by sharing expertise in dialysis processes during team meetings and training sessions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
- Exceeded quality assurance standards by consistently adhering to established protocols and following best practices in dialysis care provision.
- Safeguarded patients through vigilant observation for any adverse reactions or complications, taking swift corrective action when necessary.
Manager
Subway
Milan, IL
2005 - 2017
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Dialysis Technician
Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
Davenport, IA
2016 - 2021
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
Education
Bettendorf High
Bettendorf, Iowa06.1989
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Patient education
- Infection control standards
- Patient care
Certification
Ccht
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
2021 - Current
Manager
Subway
2005 - 2017
Dialysis Technician
Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
2016 - 2021
Bettendorf High