Samantha Akins
Hollywood,Florida
Summary
Knowledgeable Certified Dialysis Technician with 19 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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical
Hollywood, United States
01.2020 - Current
- Monitored patients throughout the dialysis process, quickly identifying and addressing any complications or concerns.
- Increased patient satisfaction ratings through consistent delivery of empathetic and compassionate care during each visit to the clinic.
- Actively participated in team meetings, collaborating on strategies for continued improvement in patient care and clinic operations.
- Provided education to patients and their families on dialysis treatment processes and at-home care requirements.
- Performed vascular access site assessments prior to each treatment session, reducing potential risks associated with needle placement.
- Enhanced patient comfort during dialysis procedures through attentive care and proper positioning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date on best practices in dialysis patient care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Conducted thorough pre-treatment assessments, ensuring all necessary preparations were completed before initiating dialysis procedures.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
Certified Dialysis Technician
Davita
Dania Beach, United States
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Monitored patients throughout the dialysis process, quickly identifying and addressing any complications or concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive care for dialysis patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort during dialysis procedures through attentive care and proper positioning.
- Ensured accurate documentation of treatment details, contributing to effective communication among staff members.
- Conducted thorough pre-treatment assessments, ensuring all necessary preparations were completed before initiating dialysis procedures.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
Certified Dialysis Technician
Kidney Care
Fort Lauderdale, United States
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Provided education to patients and their families on dialysis treatment processes and at-home care requirements.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, adhering to strict infection control protocols.
- Served as a resource for newly hired technicians, providing mentorship and guidance during their onboarding process.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Edison Senior High School
Miami, FLSkills
- Infection control protocols
- Critical thinking abilities
- Patient Education
- Hemodialysis Procedures
- Patient Education Abilities
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Patient safety awareness
- Vascular Access Management
- Maintaining Dialysis Machines
- Dialysis treatment
- HIPAA
- Patient Health Education
- Infection control standards
- Patient Observation
- Direct Patient Care
- Cultural Competency
- Emergency Response
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Certified Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical
01.2020 - Current
Certified Dialysis Technician
Davita
01.2016 - 01.2020
Certified Dialysis Technician
Kidney Care
01.2005 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Miami Edison Senior High School