Michelle Wilson
Philadelphia
Summary
Accomplished Dialysis Patient Care Technician with a proven track record at Fresenius Medical Care NA, excelling in vital signs monitoring and direct patient care. Expert in equipment setup and maintenance, ensuring over 95% patient satisfaction through effective communication and adherence to healthcare regulations. Demonstrates exceptional aseptic techniques and infection control standards, significantly reducing potential infections.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
BMC
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DCI
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
10.2016 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Davita
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
American Renal Associates
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mastery Charter School
Philadelphia, PA06.2012
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare regulations
- HIPAA Compliance
- Equipment Setup
- Dialysis treatment
- Infection control standards
- Treatment Documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- Aseptic Techniques
- Direct Patient Care
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
BMC
03.2024 - Current
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DCI
08.2022 - 03.2024
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Davita
06.2021 - 08.2021
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
American Renal Associates
05.2018 - 06.2021
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
10.2016 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Mastery Charter School
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