Shelby Elston
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 12 years working in high volume dialysis center in busy urban location. Caring and supportive clinician committed to providing quality service to patients and maintaining high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in dialysis environment. Both in center and acute dialysis experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Otherworld
05.2021 - Current
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Us Renal Care
03.2017 - Current
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
- Administered medication such as Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as needed.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
07.2013 - 02.2018
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Provided consultation to patients on community support programs, ambulatory treatment options, or termination of treatment.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
Certified Nurses Aid, ICU
St Marys Medical Center
07.2011 - 08.2013
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
Cashier
Taco Bell
10.2008 - 08.2011
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
in Training College
Lowell, IN06.2011
No Degree - Nursing
Purdue University - North Central
Westville, INHigh School Diploma -
Morgan Township Highschool
Valparaiso, IN05.2010
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Infection control standards
- Advanced nephrology proficiency
- Patient education
- Records management
- HIPAA
- Patient relationship management
- Microsoft Office
- Phlebotomy
- Skilled in patient relations
- Liquor, Beer and Wine Knowledge
- Menu Memorization
- Responsible Alcohol Service
- Cash Handling
- Point of Sale Systems
- Classic Cocktails
- Clear and effective communication
- Attending multiple customers
- Handling difficult customers
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CHT - Certified Hemodialysis Technologist
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Bartender
Otherworld
05.2021 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Us Renal Care
03.2017 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
07.2013 - 02.2018
Certified Nurses Aid, ICU
St Marys Medical Center
07.2011 - 08.2013
Cashier
Taco Bell
10.2008 - 08.2011
No Degree - Phlebotomy
in Training College
No Degree - Nursing
Purdue University - North Central
High School Diploma -
Morgan Township Highschool
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