Theresa Lyons

• Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
• Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
• Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
• Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
• 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.
• Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.

Direct patient care. Monitoring patient treatment during dialysis. Taking vital signs, recording data while on dialysis. Drawing labs and cultures as needed. Educating patient about renal diet. Responsible for inventory and patient travel arrangements.

• Recorded predialysis and post-dialysis weight and vitals signs to input into electronic medical records.
• Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
• Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
• Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.

• Performed patient assessment and monitored vital signs during dialysis treatments.
• Conducted dialysate preparation, machine setup, and other related duties for hemodialysis treatments.
• Monitored patient reactions during the dialysis process and reported any changes to the physician or nurse supervisor.
• 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.
• Assembled dialyzer tubing to attach to hemodialysis machine.

• Provided emotional support and guidance to patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
• Calculated and adjusted dialysis machine settings based on patient prescriptions.
• Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
• Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
• Observed patients for adverse reactions and monitored hemodialysis machines for malfunctions.
• Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.