Muna Idris
Kent,WA
Summary
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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Dialysis Technician
Healthcare Support Staffing
Maitland, FL
05.2022 - Current
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Monitor patients during treatment (blood pressures).
- Assist patients with any questions and/or concerns.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Reinforce patient education
- Report any abnormal finding to RN.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
NW Kidney Center
Kent, WA
09.2019 - Current
- Assist other health care members in providing patient detailed education regarding adequacy measures
- Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
- Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment’ reporting any complaints or observations to nurse supervisor
- Obtain necessary pre- and post- treatment vital signs and weight
- Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy
- Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed
- Used Clarity to chart patients' progress and update departmental records with data according to healthcare documentation regulation.
- Teamwork environment working with other technicians, nurses, social workers and dietitians
Caregiver
HomeCare Assistance
Bellevue, WA
06.2016 - 08.2019
- One on one care direct care with client
- Engaging with them in their own home and/or facility
- Assisted with chores, accompanied them to the grocery store, prepared nutritious meals, encouraged healthy choices, and assisted clients with personal care.
- Assisted client/s with range of motion exercises
- Assisted with self-care such as bathing, dressing, and using the bathroom.
- Accompanied and drove client to doctors appointments
- Logged in a daily log of how the patient was and what was done for that day.
- Took clients’ vital signs
- Medication reminder
- Contacted my supervisor/ care team with any questions and/or concerns
Caregiver
SYNERGY HomeCare
Issaquah, WA
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Education
General Studies
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WADiploma -
Franklin High School
Seattle, WA06.2008
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Measuring vital signs
- Dialysis treatment
- Infection control standards
- Customer service
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- EMR
- Records management
- Equipment Maintenance
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Medical Assistance Hemodialysis Technician
Timeline
Travel Dialysis Technician
Healthcare Support Staffing
05.2022 - Current
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
NW Kidney Center
09.2019 - Current
Caregiver
HomeCare Assistance
06.2016 - 08.2019
Caregiver
SYNERGY HomeCare
06.2014 - 08.2016
General Studies
Seattle Central Community College
Diploma -
Franklin High School