Sarah Meleski
Elmira,NY
Summary
Responsible and motivated nursing student ready to apply education in the workplace. Adept at delivering compassionate care to all patients. Excellent track record of meeting academic goals and excelling in clinical placements. Commended for history as hardworking, detail-oriented, and punctual team-player.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis
Corning, NY
02.2017 - Current
- Performed pre- and post-treatment data collection including vital signs and weight measurements.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Provided education to patients regarding diet, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, fluid management and medication compliance.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing hemodialysis treatments by listening attentively and responding compassionately.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA regulations when dealing with confidential patient information.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas and grafts.
- Initiated and discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Humanities And Social Sciences
Corning Community College
Corning, NY12-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NYSkills
- Patient Positioning
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Assessments
- Task Prioritization
- Health Promotion
- Basic Nursing Care
- Equipment Sterilization
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control Standards
- Patient Education
- Direct Patient Care
- IV Setup
- Vitals Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Expert Cannulator since 2019 - able to assess new, immature ateriovenous fistulas for patency, provide initial cannulation of new fistulas and grafts successfully, maintain successful cannulation of new fistulas as they mature
- Certified Dialysis Technician Preceptor since 2021 - successfully precepted multiple new technicians according to provided training model
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - issued by Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC)
- BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis
02.2017 - Current
Associate of Science - Humanities And Social Sciences
Corning Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
SUNY Broome Community College
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