Tammi Houseworth

• Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
• Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
• Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
• Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
• Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
• Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
• Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
• Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
• Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
• Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
• Contributed to staff development by sharing expertise in dialysis processes during team meetings and training sessions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.

Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.

• Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
• Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
• Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
• Provided in-patient care for 16 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
• Administered medication such as Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as needed.
• Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
• Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
• Provided consultation to patients on community support programs, ambulatory treatment options, or termination of treatment.
• Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
• Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
• Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
• Diagnosed issues and implemented treatment plans to resolve problems or help manage symptoms.
• Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
• Conducted physical assessments of relevant body areas and performed standardized tests to check responses.
• Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
• Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
• Exhibited courtesy, compassion and respect to patients, families, caregivers, visitors, physicians, administrators and co-workers.
• Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
• Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.

• Set-up and operate hemodialysis machines Monitor patient care during treatment Perform standard procedures and regulatory requirements for dialysis facility Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams Provide patient education Follows infection control procedures Took and recorded patients’ temperature, pulse and blood pressure Performed monthly and weekly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.

• Set-up and operate hemodialysis machines Monitor patient care during treatment Perform standard procedures and regulatory requirements for dialysis facility Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams Provide patient education Follows infection control procedures Took and recorded patients’ temperature, pulse and blood pressure Performed monthly and weekly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.