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Simone Mitchell

Staten Island

Summary

Resourceful Dialysis Technician bringing more than 12 years of experience to a growing clinic. Well-versed in all facets of hemodialysis and accomplished in leveraging clinical knowledge to respond to emergency situations quickly, committed to delivering top-notch care and building strong teams through one-on-one coaching and role modeling.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dialysis Technician

Novo Dialysis
2306 Nostrand Ave
06.2024 - 03.2026
  • Operated dialysis machines, ensuring patient safety and machine functionality.
  • Monitored patient vitals during treatments, promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Assisted in patient education about dialysis procedures and care plans.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed patient records for compliance and quality assurance.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance patient care efficiency and workflow effectiveness.
  • 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.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.

Dialysis Technician

Fresenius @ Seaview
Staten Island, NY
12.2012 - 04.2024
  • Performed patient assessments prior and after 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.
  • Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
  • Instructed patients on proper diet, medications, and other lifestyle modifications related to their renal failure.
  • Calibrated dialysate solution according to the prescribed formula for each patient’s needs.
  • Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications before initiating treatment.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the facility’s dialysis unit.
  • Participated in performance improvement activities as required by facility policy.
  • Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machines to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
  • Set up and operated hemodialysis machines to provide treatment.
  • Inspected pressures, conductivity, and temperature to verify conformance to safety standards.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

St. Paul's School of Nursing
Staten Island, NY
06-2026

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Treatment Documentation
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Hemodialysis Treatment
  • Compliance With Regulatory Guidelines
  • Patient Education
  • Aseptic Techniques

Certification

  • CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Timeline

Dialysis Technician

Novo Dialysis
06.2024 - 03.2026

Dialysis Technician

Fresenius @ Seaview
12.2012 - 04.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

St. Paul's School of Nursing