Paula Womer
Jacksonville ,FL
Summary
Knowledgeable CCHT with 25 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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
CCHT
American Renal Associates
11.2002 - Current
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
- Delivered required oxygen by mask or cannula.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
Dialysis Technician
Northeast Medical Center Hospital
02.1998 - 10.2002
- 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.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients for treatment.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Logan High
Logan, WV06.1991
Skills
- Vascular Access Care
- Hemodialysis Procedures
- Infection Control
- Maintaining Sterility
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Equipment Setup
- Professionalism
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Time Management
- Empathy and Compassion
- Active Listening
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- HIPAA
- Safety Monitoring
Timeline
CCHT
American Renal Associates
11.2002 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Northeast Medical Center Hospital
02.1998 - 10.2002
High School Diploma -
Logan High
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