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Veronica Whitfield

Veronica Whitfield

Irving,TX

Summary

Skilled Certified Dialysis Technician with extensive experience at DaVita, adept in water treatment systems and patient safety awareness. Demonstrate the ability to adapt to change and improve patient care quality, with a track record of training peers and enhancing dialysis procedures. Excelled in managing vascular access and ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Dialysis Technician

DaVita
Lewisville, TX
03.1993 - Current
  • Conduct equipment checks to maintain patient safety.
  • Support patients in gaining knowledge about the dialysis process.
  • Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
  • Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
  • Conduct pre- and post-treatment assessments of patients, including vital sign monitoring.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment in compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Perform routine maintenance on dialysis equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Follow infection control measures when cleaning and attaching the hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
  • Train new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
  • Assist in training technicians, medical students, or other staff members.
  • Provide emotional support and guidance to patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by the physician and state regulations, while monitoring the patient's vital signs.
  • Assist with the collection of laboratory specimens from patients being treated with dialysis therapies.
  • Report any equipment malfunctions immediately to the supervisor or biomedical engineer for repair and replacement.
  • Take and document the patient's temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
  • Set up and operate dialysis machines to provide patient care.
  • Respond promptly and appropriately to emergency situations involving patients receiving dialysis services.
  • Conduct water treatment to ensure purity for dialysis procedures.
  • Monitor patient responses to treatments, and change settings accordingly.
  • Communicate with management or other staff to resolve problems.
  • Perform routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, TX
05-1989

Skills

  • Water treatment systems
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Adaptable to change
  • Vascular Access management
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Hemodialysis procedures
  • Continuous quality improvement
  • Patient safety awareness
  • Electrolyte balance
  • Infection control protocols

Affiliations

  • Family oriented
  • Love to attend church
  • Love to travel

Certification

  • CCHT certified
  • BLS/ CPR certified
  • Preceptor certified

Languages

English
Professional

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
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References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Dialysis Technician

DaVita
03.1993 - Current

High School Diploma -

Jacksonville High School

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