Cornellia Nottingham
Macon
Summary
Dynamic Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician with a proven track record at Us Renal Care, excelling in patient monitoring and education. Adept at operating dialysis machines and ensuring infection control, I thrive in high-pressure environments, delivering compassionate care while maintaining compliance with safety standards. Committed to enhancing patient experiences through effective communication and problem-solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Us Renal Care
Macon
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with pre-dialysis preparation, including gathering and verifying patient data and vital signs.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Performed dialysis machine set up and tear down in accordance with current standards and policies.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and self-care techniques.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Prepared materials and supplies for daily dialysis operations.
- Responded promptly to patient needs and concerns during treatments.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control standards.
- Conducted dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Dialysis Care Center
Macon
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, and staff.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines to provide patient care.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Conducted water treatment analysis to ensure purity for dialysis procedures.
- Assisted patients in understanding the dialysis process and answering their questions.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Conducted dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
Patient Care Assistant
Care Wind Place
Macon
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during care processes.
- Documented patient information accurately in patients communication binder.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Hemodialysis
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GASkills
- Dialysis machine operation
- Patient monitoring
- Water quality analysis
- Infection control
- Emergency preparedness
- Electronic health records
- Customer service
- Patient education
- Adaptable to change
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism and ethics
- Critical thinking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Us Renal Care
11.2021 - Current
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Dialysis Care Center
03.2020 - 11.2021
Patient Care Assistant
Care Wind Place
05.2019 - 03.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Hemodialysis
Central Georgia Technical College
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