Rebekah Collins
Fort Myers,Florida
Summary
Compassionate Certified Hemodialysis Technician, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in vascular access care, dialysis equipment troubleshooting, and patient monitoring. Excel in communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and support during treatment processes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
IRC
Fort Myers , Florida
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the setup and operation of dialysis machines, including connecting dialyzer and tubing to hemodialysis machine.
- Performed pre-treatment assessments on patients prior to beginning treatment process.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout duration of dialysis treatments, and reported any changes or issues to physician.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments performed, including patient data, fluid volumes and medications administered during each session.
- Responded quickly to alarms from hemodialysis machines, troubleshooting problems as necessary.
- Provided education to patients about their kidney disease and proper diet and fluid restrictions before and after treatments.
- Evaluated lab values on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of readings used in determining appropriate therapy levels for patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing difficult treatments or those facing long-term prognoses with chronic renal failure.
- Instructed patients in self-care techniques such as catheter care following discharge from clinic setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members such as nurses, social workers and dietitians regarding patient care plans.
- Observed infection control procedures at all times while working with potentially infectious bodily fluids.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating multiple types of hemodialysis machines according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Set up and operated hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Connected hemodialysis machine to patient's forearm or catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer.
- Inspected venous and arterial pressures to maintain pressures within established limits.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
Administrative Assistant
IRC
Fort Myers , Florida
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
Bonita Springs , Florida
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
Toledo , Ohio
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Calibrated dialysate solution according to prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
- Administered medications as ordered by a physician before and and or after dialysis treatments.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the facility's dialysis unit.
Dialysis Technician
US Renal
Maumee , Ohio
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
Toledo , Ohio
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Administered medications as ordered by a physician before and and or after dialysis treatments.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
Dialysis Technician
US Renal
Toledo , Ohio
06.2005 - 01.2007
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Administered medications as ordered by a physician before and and or after dialysis treatments.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
Toledo , Ohio
12.1999 - 05.2004
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Administered medications as ordered by a physician before and and or after dialysis treatments.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
Education
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OHSkills
- Documentation accuracy
- Critical thinking abilities
- Water treatment systems
- EMR
- Patient records administration
- Patient Care Coordination
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Advanced nephrology knowledge
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Patient Education
Certification
- OCDT
- CCHT
- Realtors License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
IRC
06.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
IRC
11.2022 - Current
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
11.2021 - 06.2022
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
05.2017 - 06.2022
Dialysis Technician
US Renal
04.2016 - 08.2016
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
12.2015 - 04.2016
Dialysis Technician
US Renal
06.2005 - 01.2007
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
12.1999 - 05.2004
- OCDT
- CCHT
- Realtors License
Owens Community College
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