Shelly Morel

• Utilized problem solving skills to resolve issues that arise during treatment sessions.
• Assisted patients with dialysis treatments and monitored their vital signs.
• Maintained current certification status through successful completion of required continuing education courses.
• Assessed patient responses to treatments and reported any changes to the nephrologist or attending physician.
• Initiated emergency procedures when necessary to respond to unforeseen complications during treatment sessions.
• Assisted in training new CCHTs on the use of equipment and clinical procedures related to dialysis care delivery.

• Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and EKGs.
• Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
• Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
• Conducted water treatment analysis to ensure purity for dialysis procedures.
• Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
• Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
• Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
• Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures.
• Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
• Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
• Documented all patient information accurately in their medical records.

• Answered call lights promptly to provide assistance for patients' needs.
• Adhered to all safety regulations while providing quality care to patients.
• Collected specimens from patients for diagnostic testing.
• Observed infection control policies when providing care for infectious diseases.
• Operated medical equipment such as infusion pumps, respirators and oxygen tanks.
• Monitored patient conditions and reported any changes to the nurse or doctor on duty.

• Answered call lights promptly to provide assistance for patients' needs.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Educated patients and families about treatment plans, medications and self-care techniques.
• Adhered to all safety regulations while providing quality care to patients.
• Collected specimens from patients for diagnostic testing.
• Observed infection control policies when providing care for infectious diseases.

• Answered call lights promptly to provide assistance for patients' needs.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Educated patients and families about treatment plans, medications and self-care techniques.

Worked in a clinical setting, providing direct patient care. Opening and closing. Learning how to cannulate AVGs and AVFs, monitoring vitals. Educating patients on fluid control and binders.