Nichol Johnson
Parrish,FL
Summary
Dedicated Dialysis Technician with extensive experience at American Renal Associates Inc., skilled in hemodialysis procedures and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Committed to maintaining infection control standards, achieving a significant reduction in infection rates while ensuring optimal equipment functionality and patient safety.
Knowledgeable Dialysis Tech with solid foundation in providing renal care. Adept at performing dialysis procedures and ensuring patient comfort, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability in machine maintenance and patient education.
Healthcare professional prepared for critical role of supporting renal patients. Possesses hands-on experience in dialysis procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, with key skills in equipment handling and patient communication.
Professional in dialysis care with proven ability to ensure safe and effective treatments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in operating dialysis equipment, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining sterile environments. Adaptable and reliable, prepared to meet evolving needs of both patients and healthcare teams.
Driven Dialysis Tech eager to bring 32 years of experience to growing team. Offering hands-on expertise in all elements of dialysis and technical proficiency in operating hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis equipment. Accomplished in implementing new processes to improve patient care, quality and outcomes.
Knowledgeable dialysis tech with 32 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
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
American Renal Associates Inc.
04.2009 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation for dialysis treatments, ensuring comfort and understanding of procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff during treatment sessions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dialysis machines and treatment areas for optimal workflow.
- Supported clinical team with inventory management, ensuring availability of necessary supplies and equipment.
- Learned protocols for infection control, adhering to safety standards during all patient interactions.
- Provided education to patients regarding treatment plans and self-care options post-dialysis.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to address patient needs and enhance care delivery.
- 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.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- 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.
- 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.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Advanced professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and continuing education programs related to renal care advancements.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Increased clinic operational efficiency, assisting in scheduling and coordination of patient appointments.
- Reduced patient anxiety, providing thorough explanations of dialysis procedures.
Dialysis Technician
Sarasota Physician
03.1993 - 06.2009
- Learned protocols for infection control, adhering to safety standards during all patient interactions.
- Provided education to patients regarding treatment plans and self-care options post-dialysis.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to address patient needs and enhance care delivery.
- Participated in training sessions to develop skills in operating dialysis equipment effectively.
- 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.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Assisted physicians in evaluating patients'' dialysis needs, effectively communicating pertinent information regarding treatment progress.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency with thorough machine maintenance, troubleshooting issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Boosted clinic hygiene standards by rigorously following infection control procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palmetto High School
Palmetto, FL05.1991
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
- Direct patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Treatment documentation
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Patient health education
- Specimen handling
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Patient relationship management
- Electrolyte balance maintenance
- HIPAA
- Aseptic techniques
- Records management
- Home dialysis support
- Emergency response
- Condition assessment
- Dialyzer reprocessing
- Continuing education
- Quality assurance practices
- Patient records administration
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Rule enforcement
- Patient data management
- Water treatment systems
- Maintaining dialysis equipment
- Vital statistics
- Dialysis equipment operation
- Alarm response
- Machinery configuration
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Patient monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Patient care technician (PCT)
- Procedure preparation
- Strong work ethic
- Documentation
- Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED)
- Punctual and dependable
- Mobility assistance aptitude
- Inpatient care
- Appointment scheduling
- Clinical training
- Medical terminology
- Sterilization techniques
- Equipment safety
Accomplishments
- Trained over 20 staff on hemodialysis machine operations and proper connection to access the site.
- Initiated and managed dialysis treatment for 8 to 12 patients daily.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
American Renal Associates Inc.
04.2009 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Sarasota Physician
03.1993 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Palmetto High School
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