Sandi Matter
Piedmont,OK
Summary
Certified Dialysis Technician experienced working with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients providing quality, compassionate care. Professional educator and trainer on dialysis equipment, procedures and safety guidelines.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Administrator
Fresenius Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
- Scheduled, coordinated and supervised all facility-related tasks and activities to monitor performance.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Enforced compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations to reduce risks.
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs.
- Hired staff in Central OK
- Held classes to teach staff facility procedures.
- Access Manager Northwest 6988 ( Placing grafts and Fistula in patients )
- Created and implemented operational policies, processes and procedures to keep facilities running smoothly
- Enforced compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental regulations to reduce risks
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints
- Assisted with meetings and conference room reservations
- Scheduled, coordinated and supervised all facility-related tasks and activities to monitor performance
- Oversaw annual budget to handle supply, labor and maintenance needs
- Held classes to teach staff facility procedures
- Collaborated with other departments to foster efficient use of facility space and resources
- Monitored and enforced budget for all facilities-related activities to reduce unnecessary expenses
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify repair needs or improvements
- Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
Oklahoma City, OK
06.1997 - 09.2019
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Baptist Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
06.1990 - 05.1997
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
Oklahoma City, OK05.1984
Skills
- Machine Operations
- Safety Protocols
- Vital Statistics
- Advanced Nephrology Knowledge
Timeline
Facility Administrator
Fresenius Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
06.1997 - 09.2019
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Baptist Medical Center
06.1990 - 05.1997
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School