Shalonda Flagg
PHENIX CITY,AL
Summary
With a proven track record at Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc., I excel in hemodialysis procedures and patient education, significantly enhancing patient care through meticulous infection control and safety monitoring. My expertise in adapting to new dialysis technologies and commitment to health education have contributed to substantial staff development and patient satisfaction.
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Contributed to staff development by sharing expertise in dialysis processes during team meetings and training sessions.
Travel Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Travel
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Contributed to staff development by sharing expertise in dialysis processes during team meetings and training sessions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
Education
Surgical Technology - Clinical Sciences
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA01.2000
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Patient education
- Infection control standards
- Patient care
- Vascular Access management
- Infection control protocols
- Patient observation
- Blood sample collection
- Fluid management
- Measuring vital signs
- Safety monitoring
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient health education
- Specimen handling
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Records management
Timeline
Travel Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Travel
07.2017 - 09.2020
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
Surgical Technology - Clinical Sciences
Columbus Technical College
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