Yolanda Rouson
Plymouth,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician with demonstrated ability to complete tasks efficiently and enhance patient comfort during treatment. Possess specialized skills in machine setup, operation safety protocols, and patient monitoring. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal support for patients and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1993
1993
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
Plymouth, NC
09.2010 - Current
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients in a safe and compassionate manner.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted treatment parameters as needed during sessions.
- Maintained and calibrated dialysis equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and home care practices effectively.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and safety standards consistently.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control procedures diligently.
- 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.
- Assisted physicians with technical procedures such as arteriovenous fistula cannulation and hemodialysis treatments.
- Assisted nurses in providing patient care by performing tasks such as taking vital signs or collecting specimens.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Plum Lee Nursing Home
Plymouth, NC
11.1998 - 05.2014
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident care needs.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Education
Creswell High School
Creswell , NCSkills
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Equipment calibration
- Infection control measures
- Patient education
- Medical record documentation
- Team collaboration
- Compliance adherence
- Supply management
- Emergency response
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
- Staff training
- Critical thinking
Languages
English
Beginner
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
09.2010 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Plum Lee Nursing Home
11.1998 - 05.2014
Creswell High School