Susan Manning
Hoquiam,WA
Summary
Experienced Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) with 22 years of healthcare experience. Skilled in cannulation, machine operation, patient monitoring, infection control, and preceptor responsibilities. Proven ability to deliver safe, effective dialysis treatment while training new PCT staff, and promoting regulatory compliance. Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius
Aberdeen, Washington
09.2021 - Current
- Perform full-scope hemodialysis treatment, including access assessment, cannulation, machine setup, patient monitoring, and treatment termination, according to the Fresenius policy.
- Uphold infection control practices, per policy.
- Document treatment parameters, patient responses, and clinical data accurately in the Fresenius system.
- Prepare and collect laboratory specimens, ensuring proper labeling and handling.
- Maintain a safe and clean treatment environment, and perform all pretreatment alarm testing.
- Provide preceptor training to new PCTs, supporting competency evaluations, coaching, and adhering to clinical standards.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
Nursing Assistant
Hoquiam Hills Adult Family Home
Hoquiam, Washington
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Documented resident care in compliance with facility standards and regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living areas and common spaces.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and techniques.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off of beds.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications.
Counselor Technician
Columbia Wellness
Hoquiam, Washington
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided counseling support to individuals facing mental health challenges.
- Conducted intake assessments to determine client needs and service eligibility.
- Facilitated mentoring, discipline, and safety of program participants.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by actively listening to them without judgement or bias.
- Monitored clients' behavior to ensure safety within the facility setting.
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
Med Tech
Riverside Place
Hoquiam, Washington
09.2012 - 07.2017
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Provided support to patients with daily living activities as needed.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and health standards in medication management.
- Trained new staff on medication administration procedures and best practices.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
- Adhered strictly to established policies, procedures and protocols related to medication administration.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Maintained medication stock and cleaned patient rooms and equipment.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Ordered drug supplies from pharmacy as needed for patient care needs.
Caregiver/Certified Medication Aide
WestHaven Villa
Aberdeen, Washington
01.2007 - 11.2012
- Assisted with activities of daily living.
- Administered scheduled drugs under direct supervision of licensed nurse.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen, WA03-2017
Skills
- Hemodialysis treatment and cannulation
- Machine setup and alarm testing
- Infection control
- Patient safety and clinical documentation
- Specimen collection and lab prep
- Time management
- Vital sign monitoring
- Water room level 3
- Aseptic techniques
Certification
CCHT
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius
09.2021 - Current
Counselor Technician
Columbia Wellness
10.2019 - 01.2020
Nursing Assistant
Hoquiam Hills Adult Family Home
07.2017 - 03.2021
Med Tech
Riverside Place
09.2012 - 07.2017
Caregiver/Certified Medication Aide
WestHaven Villa
01.2007 - 11.2012
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Grays Harbor College