Sarah Potter
Corunna,MI
Summary
Resourceful professional bringing several years of experience to growing clinic. Well versed in all facets of hemodialysis and accomplished in leveraging clinical knowledge to quickly respond to emergency situations. Committed to delivering top-notch care and building strong teams through one-on-one coaching and role modeling.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician, CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Saint Johns, MI
05.2019 - Current
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- 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.
- Calibrated dialysate solution according to prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Conducted water treatment analysis to ensure purity for dialysis procedures.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Education
Phlebotomy Cert. - Phlebotomy
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI12-2022
Skills
- Patient care techniques
- Hemodialysis Procedures
- Treatment Documentation
- Infection control standards
- Patient Care
- Strong Work Ethic
- Punctual and Dependable
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Dialysis Technician, CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
05.2019 - Current
Phlebotomy Cert. - Phlebotomy
Lansing Community College
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