PHYLICIA GARNER
Callao
Summary
Knowledgeable Hemodialysis Technician with 7 years of hands-on experience in hemodialysis, nephrology care and end-stage renal failure treatment. Extensive hands-on experience in administering dialysis treatments and ensuring patient safety. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Excels in patient monitoring and troubleshooting dialysis equipment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Innovative Renal Care
10.2021 - Current
- Sets up and operates hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure: Attaches dialyzer and tubing to machine to assemble for use
- Mixes dialysate, according to formula
- Takes and records patient's predialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate
- Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment and report unusual findings to nurse supervisor
- Perform vascular access cannulation and report any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to the nurse supervisor
- Calculates fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during dialysis procedure
- Monitors patient for adverse reaction and hemodialysis machine for malfunction
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Sets up and operates hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure: Attaches dialyzer and tubing to machine to assemble for use
- Mixes dialysate, according to formula
- Takes and records patient's predialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate
- Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment and report unusual findings to nurse supervisor
- Perform vascular access cannulation and report any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to the nurse supervisor
- Calculates fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during dialysis procedure
- Monitors patient for adverse reaction and hemodialysis machine for malfunction
PCA (Patient Care Assistant)
Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Assistant clients with their individual needs including grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, toileting, feeding, range of motion, transferring ambulation, communicating, and other needs in keeping with individual care requirements
- Maintaining comfort and privacy of each client
- Performs light housework to include but not limited to dusting, vacuuming, changing bed linens, washing laundry, and garbage disposal
- Plans, prepares, and serves meals and snacks according to clients prescribed diets
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
Receptionist
Commonwealth Assisted Living
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Serving visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately
- Answering, screening and forwarding any incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed
- Receiving and sorting daily mail/deliveries/couriers
- Maintains security by following procedures; monitoring logbook; issuing visitor badges
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases
- Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rappahannock Community College
Warsaw, VA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA05.2011
Skills
- Comprehensive Knowledge in Nephrology
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control Protocols
- Blood Collection Techniques
- Dialysis Procedure Administration
Certification
Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
Timeline
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Innovative Renal Care
10.2021 - Current
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2018 - 12.2021
PCA (Patient Care Assistant)
Rappahannock Westminster Canterbury
07.2017 - 03.2018
Receptionist
Commonwealth Assisted Living
03.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ferrum College
Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rappahannock Community College
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