Kyan Jenkins
Destrehan
Summary
Knowledgeable Dialysis Technician with years of hands-on experience in hemodialysis, nephrology care, and end-stage renal failure treatment. Well versed in all elements of dialysis, including initiating and terminating treatment, educating patients and maintaining highest standards of sanitation and safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Dialysis Technician
DaVita
New Orleans, LA
10.2021 - Current
- Administered dialysis treatments and monitored patient vitals to ensure safety and comfort.
- Operated dialysis machines and maintained equipment to guarantee optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
- Educated patients on treatment processes, fostering understanding and promoting adherence to care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care strategies for diverse patient needs.
- Trained new technicians on procedures, enhancing team competency and service delivery quality.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
Laplace, LA
06.2018 - 2022
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties
- Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols
- Measured and recorded patients’ pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate
Dialysis Technician Traveler
AHS Staffing
Burlington, VT
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Trained new technicians on equipment operation and safety standards, enhancing team efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures for infection prevention, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the unit, increasing productivity and reducing treatment time delays.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Dialysis Technician Traveler
AHS Staffing
Anchorage, AK
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Administered dialysis treatments, ensuring patient safety and comfort during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying changes and responding to patient needs promptly.
- Operated and maintained dialysis machines, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans based on assessments.
- Educated patients on treatment processes, fostering understanding and adherence to care regimens.
Dialysis Technician
Davita Inc.
Luling, LA
07.2012 - 02.2015
- 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
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment
School Bus Driver
St John The Baptist Parish School
Reserve, LA
05.2007 - 08.2011
- Performed all duties with personable communication and professionalism including bus operation and passenger interaction
- Verified all permission slips for students to ride home with friends
- Obeyed traffic laws, and follow established traffic and transportation procedures
Education
Dialysis Technology
Blue Cliff College - Metairie
Metairie, LASkills
- Dialysis treatment
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA
- Measuring vital signs
- Infection control standards
- Team leadership
- Patient services
- Professional bedside manner
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient relationship management
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Advanced nephrology proficiency
Timeline
Certified Dialysis Technician
DaVita
10.2021 - Current
Dialysis Technician Traveler
AHS Staffing
05.2021 - 08.2021
Dialysis Technician Traveler
AHS Staffing
02.2021 - 05.2021
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
06.2018 - 2022
Dialysis Technician
Davita Inc.
07.2012 - 02.2015
School Bus Driver
St John The Baptist Parish School
05.2007 - 08.2011
Dialysis Technology
Blue Cliff College - Metairie