Patience Foster
Euclid,OH
Summary
Dedicated Dialysis Technician with extensive experience at University Hospitals of Cleveland, skilled in hemodialysis procedures and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while maintaining strict infection control standards. Recognized for compassionate care and effective communication, contributing to improved patient satisfaction and outcomes. Certified in CPR/AED.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- 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.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort by meticulously setting up and operating dialysis machines.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support and addressing concerns throughout the dialysis process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
09.2021 - 10.2023
- 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.
Home Health Caregiver
Platinum Home Health Care
Lyndhurst, OH
11.2015 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies by implementing appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Provided physical assistance for mobility, promoting independence and safety in the home environment.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress and changes in health status, facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' conditions, updating care plans as necessary.
Education
Medical Assistant
Cleveland Institute of Medical And Dental Assistants
Lyndhurst, OH11.2015
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Infection control standards
- Patient education
- Patient care
- Dialysis treatment
- Vascular Access management
- Equipment maintenance
- Infection control protocols
- Patient observation
- Blood sample collection
- Measuring vital signs
- Direct patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA
- Emergency response
- Acute hemodialysis treatment
- Water treatment systems
- Critical thinking
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
University Hospitals of Cleveland
09.2023 - 06.2025
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
09.2021 - 10.2023
Home Health Caregiver
Platinum Home Health Care
11.2015 - 12.2021
Medical Assistant
Cleveland Institute of Medical And Dental Assistants