Teresa Ann Christian

Monitoring each patient vitals. ( Blood pressure, oxygen and temperature). Using sterile technique before cannulating patient access site. Charting each patients progress during treatment using Epic. Making notes to the Nephrology team on any patients changes during treatment. Working with different dialysis machine for each patients needs. CVVH, Gambro Tablo machines for bedside ICU’s.

• Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters and grafts.
• Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
• Performed routine sterilization, cleaning and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
• Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
• Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
• Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
• Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
• Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
• Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
• Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments.
• Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
• Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
• Recorded predialysis and post-dialysis weight and vitals signs to input into electronic medical records.
• Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
• Observed patients for adverse reactions and monitored hemodialysis machines for malfunctions.
• Skilled CCHT positively committed to monitoring data and quality measures in collaboration with providers to continually improve patient care and support services. Dedicated to providing individualized care and promoting health without sacrificing comfort. Fosters relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
• Cleaned fistula, graft and catheter with antiseptic solution.

• Utilizing protocol sterilization for each stimi, cardiac and neuro patients
• Preparing each room for the next case or cases
• ER patients or patients traveling by ambulatory from another hospital
• Working in a cycle of four Cath labs with two EP Labs
• Administered medications during procedures to reduce problems from anxiety, blood pressure and other conditions.
• Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters and pacemaker installations.
• Assessed patients before and after procedures and offered specialized care targeted on individual needs to achieve optimal recoveries.
• Employed sound nursing practice to carry out nursing assessments, procedures and treatments for cardiac cath lab patients.
• Tracked oxygenation, blood pressure and heart rate during procedures.

• Assisted approximately 25 customers each an hour with the best knowledge of each sale product
• Tracking sales interactions per hour for auditing, reporting and training purposes
• Greeted customers to facilitate services, determine service needs and accurately inputs orders into electronic system

• Practiced strong communications skills while speaking to nearly 300 clients per day
• Consistency with Sales quota which were measured on a daily basis
• Regularly used Microsoft Powerpoint and held presentations for clients