Jon Brown
Myrtle Beach
Summary
Dedicated Dialysis Technician with extensive experience at Fresenius Medical Care, skilled in hemodialysis procedures and patient education. Achieved significant reductions in infection rates through strict adherence to infection control standards while enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction with compassionate care and effective communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
10.2023 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
12.2018 - 10.2023
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
02.2007 - 12.2018
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support and addressing concerns throughout the dialysis process.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Myrtle Beach, SC07-2025
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Patient education
- Infection control standards
- Patient care
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
10.2023 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
12.2018 - 10.2023
Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
02.2007 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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