Sharon Mccallister
West Mansfield,OH
Summary
Dedicated Dialysis Technician with extensive experience at DaVita Dialysis Corporation, adept at monitoring vital signs and calibrating machines to ensure optimal patient care. Skilled in emergency response and effective communication, I excel in providing emotional support and education to patients, enhancing their treatment experience while maintaining strict infection control standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
491 Colemans Crossing Blv,Marysville, OH
08.1999 - Current
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or end-stage renal disease.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
- Calibrated dialysate solution according to prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to enhance patient care.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kendrick High School
Columbus Ga08-1979
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Machine calibration
- Water quality testing
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Patient documentation
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
08.1999 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kendrick High School