Tianna Gibson
Willis
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
Conroe
07.1998 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs during hemodialysis treatments.
- Prepared and calibrated dialysis machines for patient use.
- Assisted in patient education about dialysis procedures and care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of treatment sessions and patient responses.
- Adhered to safety protocols and infection control guidelines consistently.
- Trained new technicians on equipment operation and patient handling.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies for efficient operations.
- 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.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
- Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments.
- Assisted physicians with technical procedures such as arteriovenous fistula cannulation and hemodialysis treatments.
- Operated water purification systems that produce high quality water used in hemodialysis processes.
- Assisted nurses in providing patient care by performing tasks such as taking vital signs or collecting specimens.
- Conducted laboratory tests on blood samples taken from patients before and after dialysis sessions.
- Ensured proper functioning of dialyzer reprocessing equipment according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Administered medications prescribed by physician prior to, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Participated in team meetings with physicians and other healthcare professionals to discuss new techniques or procedures related to hemodialysis.
- Provided education to patients regarding diet, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, fluid management and medication compliance.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, including the type of treatment received, duration of treatment and any other relevant information.
Education
Northbook High School
Houston , TxSkills
- DSSL Davita Leadership Academy
- Certified Dialysis Preceptor
- Certified Technician 111
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
07.1998 - Current
Northbook High School