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Samantha Russo

Saint Louis,Missouri

Summary

Accomplished Dialysis Technician with extensive experience at DaVita, adept in equipment maintenance and patient education. Demonstrated success in improving patient care through effective dialysis treatment and vital signs monitoring. Certified Precepter, skilled in direct patient care and fostering patient comfort. Proven track record in enhancing treatment outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

DaVita
08.2008 - Current
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • 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.

I'm a certified Precepter.

Dialysis Technician

Forest Park Dialysis
09.2005 - 01.2007
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.

Dialysis Technician

Fresenius
05.2003 - 07.2005
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.

DialysisTechnician

Jupiter Kidney Center
07.2001 - 06.2002
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.

Education

High School -

Oceanside High School
Oceanside, CA
08.1996

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • Specimen Collection
  • Physical therapy support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Isolation precautions
  • Catheter Care
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Dialysis treatment
  • Treatment Documentation
  • Patient Observation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Patient Education
  • Direct Patient Care

Timeline

Patient Care Technician - CCHT

DaVita
08.2008 - Current

Dialysis Technician

Forest Park Dialysis
09.2005 - 01.2007

Dialysis Technician

Fresenius
05.2003 - 07.2005

DialysisTechnician

Jupiter Kidney Center
07.2001 - 06.2002

High School -

Oceanside High School
Samantha Russo