Mary English
Rockingham,NC
Summary
Dedicated CCHT-A at DaVita with advanced nephrology proficiency and a strong commitment to patient education. Expert in dialysis management and equipment operation, ensuring safety and comfort during treatments. Recognized for effectively monitoring patient health and fostering positive patient relations, enhancing overall treatment outcomes.
Patient-focused CCHT-A offering 15-years background and advanced nephrology proficiency to growing organization. Well versed in all elements of hemodialysis with success in quickly building rapport with patients when delivering exceptional service and care. Proven leader and skilled in training new hires and cross-training staff.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CCHT-A
DaVita
04.2014 - Current
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
Dialysis Technician Acutes
Southeastern Acutes
02.2010 - 01.2012
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
Education
Associate of Arts - Therapeutic And Diagnostic Services
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC05-2016
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Healthcare regulations
- Dialysis management
- Equipment sterilization
- Blood sample collection
- Patient positioning
- HIPAA compliance
- Dialysis equipment operation
- Alarm response
- Advanced nephrology proficiency
- Treatment documentation
- Emergency response
- Patient observation
- Acute hemodialysis treatment
- Direct patient care
- Infection control standards
- Advanced nephrology knowledge
- Continuing education
- Team collaboration
- Patient relations
- Patient education
Timeline
CCHT-A
DaVita
04.2014 - Current
Dialysis Technician Acutes
Southeastern Acutes
02.2010 - 01.2012
Associate of Arts - Therapeutic And Diagnostic Services
Richmond Community College