Nickey Hurt
MILWAUKEE,WI
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Technician with 17 years of experience providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations and regulatory guidelines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
American Renal Associates
10.2020 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Exceeded quality assurance standards by consistently adhering to established protocols and following best practices in dialysis care provision.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fersenius Medical Care
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by administering hemodialysis treatments accurately and efficiently.
- Increased patient satisfaction ratings through consistent delivery of empathetic and compassionate care during each visit to the clinic.
Dialysis Technician
Midwest Dialysis
01.2007 - 12.2015
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns before starting dialysis.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date on best practices in dialysis patient care.
Education
Diploma - Dialysis Technician
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI05.2007
High School Diploma -
Phoenix High School
Milwaukee, WI06.1994
Skills
- Hemodialysis Procedures
- Infection control standards
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Infection control protocols
- Fluid Management
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
American Renal Associates
10.2020 - Current
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fersenius Medical Care
02.2015 - 01.2020
Dialysis Technician
Midwest Dialysis
01.2007 - 12.2015
Diploma - Dialysis Technician
Milwaukee Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Phoenix High School
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