Shawna Miller
Seaford
Summary
Compassionate Certified Hemodialysis Technician, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in vascular access care, dialysis equipment troubleshooting, and patient monitoring. Excel in communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and support during treatment processes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Us Renal Care
Seaford
05.2020 - Current
- Prepared and maintained sterile equipment for safe dialysis procedures.
- Set up and operated hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Assisted in the setup and operation of dialysis machines, including connecting dialyzer and tubing to hemodialysis machine.
- Inspected pressures, conductivity and temperature to verify conformance to safety standards.
- Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments.
- Performed pre-treatment assessments on patients prior to beginning treatment process.
- Cleaned fistula, graft or catheter using antiseptic solution.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Assessed patient's progress during dialysis treatments and adjusted machine settings as needed for optimal results.
- Responded quickly to alarms from hemodialysis machines, troubleshooting problems as necessary.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresinius Kidney Care
Georgetown
12.2015 - 05.2020
- Prepared and maintained sterile equipment for safe dialysis procedures.
- Set up and operated hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Assisted in the setup and operation of dialysis machines, including connecting dialyzer and tubing to hemodialysis machine.
- Inspected pressures, conductivity and temperature to verify conformance to safety standards.
- Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments.
- Cleaned fistula, graft or catheter using antiseptic solution.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Assessed patient's progress during dialysis treatments and adjusted machine settings as needed for optimal results.
- Responded quickly to alarms from hemodialysis machines, troubleshooting problems as necessary.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lofland Park Center
Seaford
02.2012 - 12.2015
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Documented resident care activities accurately in charts.
- Adhered to safety protocols while using medical equipment.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- 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.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seaford Senior High School
Seaford, DE05-2010
Skills
- Hemodialysis operation
- Safety compliance
- Patient assessment
- Equipment sterilization
- Alarm troubleshooting
- Patient transport
- Medical record keeping
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Water treatment systems
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Patient observation
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis technician- 2015
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2012-2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Us Renal Care
05.2020 - Current
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresinius Kidney Care
12.2015 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lofland Park Center
02.2012 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Seaford Senior High School