Anthony Reynolds
Chicago
Summary
Skilled in hemodialysis procedures and patient education, I significantly improved patient comfort and safety at Davita. Leveraging expertise in infection control standards and patient care, I effectively managed dialysis treatments, ensuring a clean environment. My proactive approach to health education stands out, enhancing patient knowledge on kidney disease management.
Professional in dialysis care with proven ability to ensure safe and effective treatments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in operating dialysis equipment, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining sterile environments. Adaptable and reliable, prepared to meet evolving needs of both patients and healthcare teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Shifa Home Dialysis
06.2021 - 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.
Chief Dialysis Technician
Midwest Renal Care
06.2001 - 08.2024
- 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
Davita
06.2015 - 06.2021
- 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.
- 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
Fresenius
02.2014 - 06.2015
- 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.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
Dialysis Technician
Affiliated Dialysis Centers
06.2012 - 02.2014
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.y
- 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.
Acute Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
08.2004 - 06.2012
- 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
Renal Care Group
09.1999 - 10.2002
- 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.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ITT Breckinridge School of Nursing
Orland Park, IL06-2014
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Patient education
- Infection control standards
- Patient care
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Shifa Home Dialysis
06.2021 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Davita
06.2015 - 06.2021
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
02.2014 - 06.2015
Dialysis Technician
Affiliated Dialysis Centers
06.2012 - 02.2014
Acute Dialysis Technician
Fresenius
08.2004 - 06.2012
Chief Dialysis Technician
Midwest Renal Care
06.2001 - 08.2024
Dialysis Technician
Renal Care Group
09.1999 - 10.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ITT Breckinridge School of Nursing
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