Michelle Sentmore
New Orleans,LA
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
FMC Westbank
Marrero, LA
08.2007 - Current
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Monitored patient reactions and machine operation during dialysis treatment.
- Conducted pre- and post-treatment assessments of patients, including vital sign monitoring.
- Assisted in the development of quality improvement initiatives for dialysis services.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Dialysis Technician
DCI Westbank
Gretna, LA
05.1997 - 08.2007
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Conducted water treatment analysis to ensure purity for dialysis procedures.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Dialysis Technician
vivira dialysis
New Orleans, LA
03.1996 - 05.1997
- Documented all patient information accurately in their medical records.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Monitored patient reactions and machine operation during dialysis treatment.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
Education
Associate of Science - Dialysis Tech
Marrero Tech
Marrero, LA01-1996
High School Diploma -
O Perry Walker
New Orleans, LA05-1995
Skills
- Dialysis machine operation
- Patient monitoring
- Water treatment analysis
- Record keeping
- Quality improvement
- Infection control
- Patient scheduling
- Team training
- Patient assessment
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
FMC Westbank
08.2007 - Current
Dialysis Technician
DCI Westbank
05.1997 - 08.2007
Dialysis Technician
vivira dialysis
03.1996 - 05.1997
Associate of Science - Dialysis Tech
Marrero Tech
High School Diploma -
O Perry Walker