Taylor Walker
Houston,TX
Summary
Adaptable healthcare support professional with experience across dialysis, phlebotomy, and patient care settings. Recognized for strong communication, vital signs monitoring, and venipuncture techniques. Ready to contribute to smooth workflows and positive patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Houston Methodist
Houston, Texas
12.2025 - Current
- Prepared dialysis machines and supplies for patient treatment at Houston Methodist.
- Monitored patient vital signs during hemodialysis sessions.
- Assisted nurses with patient setup, access care, and treatment positioning.
- Evaluated water system quality for dialysis procedures and dialysis machine alarms before care.
- Disinfected dialysis stations and reusable equipment using hospital infection control standards.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching a hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Responded to patient needs and reported changes to clinical staff.
- Documented treatment data in Houston Methodist patient records.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
Pasadena, Texas
05.2023 - 12.2026
- Prepared patients for examinations and treatments by monitoring vital signs to ensure readiness for care.
- Assessed access sites before and after treatment.
- Verified patient identity and completed requisitions before venipuncture.
- Prepared dialysis stations with sterile supplies and equipment.
- Collected weight readings, promptly reporting changes to the dialysis care team for timely intervention.
- Labeled specimens and routed samples for testing and transport.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment during challenging times.
Senior Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Services
Houston, Texas
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Led phlebotomy support in BioLife plasma center donor intake and collection workflow.
- Trained new staff on BioLife plasma center procedures and infection control.
- Performed venipuncture for plasma donation using strict donor safety procedures.
- Monitored donor reactions and responded to complaints during collection sessions.
- Reviewed donor screening forms for eligibility and compliance requirements.
Education
Phlebotomy
Smith Wood Medical Institute
Houston, TX06-2022
High School Diploma -
Pearland High School
Pearland, TX05-2020
Skills
- Dialysis treatment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vascular Access management
- Venipuncture techniques
- Patient assessment
- Patient safety protocols
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team communication
- Patient education
Certification
- BLS
- CCHT
- CPT
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Houston Methodist
12.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
05.2023 - 12.2026
Senior Phlebotomist
Biolife Plasma Services
09.2022 - 05.2023
Phlebotomy
Smith Wood Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Pearland High School