Nicole Grills
Wellington,OH
Summary
Trusted Dialysis Technician with a background in safe treatment setup, vascular access checks, and vital signs assessment. Strong focus on infection control, accurate charting, and responsive patient care. Supports smooth, compliant dialysis operations through careful attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Cleveland, Ohio
06.2005 - 07.2010
- Monitored the patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, modifying fluid removal rates based on patient status.
- Set up dialysis stations following clinic infection control and cleaning procedures.
- Checked vascular access sites for readiness, enhancing patient safety before treatment connections.
- Documented patient vital signs and treatment information in medical charts to ensure accurate health records.
- Responded to patient concerns with calm communication and careful attention.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching the hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Calibrated dialysate solution according to the prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures governing healthcare delivery services.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Sectional Stamping
Wellington, OH
01.1998 - 08.2001
- Processed customer invoices for stamped metal orders and verified billing accuracy.
- Posted payments and updated receivables records in accounting system.
- Reconciled customer accounts and investigated billing discrepancies with production teams.
- Monitored aging receivables and facilitated collection calls with customers to ensure timely payments.
- Coordinated collections activity by contacting customers regarding past due balances and resolving billing disputes to maintain cash flow.
- Reviewed all incoming payments for accuracy before posting them into the general ledger system.
- Prepared account statements and mailed follow-up notices to customers.
- Entered credit memos, adjustments, and payment details into ledger records.
- Matched purchase orders, shipping documents, and invoices for Sectional Stamping accounts.
- Communicated with sales and operations staff on invoice questions and account issues.
- Monitored accounts receivable report, checking for late, delinquent, or missing invoices, and payments.
- Reconciled daily cash receipts with bank deposits.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and creating financial reports.
- Investigated customer billing issues and resolved problems to ensure receipt of overdue payments and foster positive customer relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Firelands High School
Oberlin, OH05-1996
Skills
- Dialysis machine setup
- Dialysis solution preparation
- Vascular access management
- Vital signs assessment
- Infection control practices
- Clinical safety protocols
- Healthcare critical thinking
- Medical documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient engagement
- Patient care relations
- Disposal of biohazardous substances
Certification
- Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2005 - 07.2010
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Sectional Stamping
01.1998 - 08.2001
High School Diploma -
Firelands High School