Raheim Turner
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Certified healthcare professional with strong expertise in performing hemodialysis treatments and ensuring high patient care standards. Skilled at operating dialysis machines, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining sterile environments. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Adept at educating patients on treatment procedures and maintaining detailed medical records. Enhancing patient outcomes through expert vascular access management and patient instruction. Skilled in hemodialysis proficiency and fostering patient education, Significantly contributed to quality improvement initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and compassionate care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nephrology Technologist
Schneider Regional Medical center
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered exceptional care for dialysis patients by closely monitoring vital signs, adjusting treatment parameters as needed, and addressing any complications promptly.
- Advised patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene and disease prevention.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
- Trained support staff in patient care strategies, intake requirements and requirements for assisting with different procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical processes and enhance overall patient care standards.
Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Rhode Island Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring and adjusting dialysis treatments according to individual needs.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all aspects of each dialysis session in electronic medical records.
- Supported patient education by explaining the hemodialysis process and providing resources for self-management of kidney disease.
- Ensured proper vascular access maintenance through thorough pre-and post-treatment assessments of catheters and fistulas.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to deliver coordinated care for patients with complex medical conditions.
Orthopedic Technologist – Contractor
Kaiser Permanente – LA Medical Center
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Ensured a safe environment by maintaining cleanliness standards in exam rooms, procedure areas, and cast rooms.
- Reduced recovery time for patients by expertly removing sutures, staples, pins, wires, and external fixators.
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough pre-and post-operative care instructions.
- Assisted surgeons during complex orthopedic procedures, ensuring optimal results for patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop customized treatment plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing efficient orthopedic casting and splinting.
- Provided support in emergency situations by proficiently applying first aid techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive examinations to assess the range of motion, muscle strength, reflexes, sensation levels leading to a better diagnosis.
Clinical Hemodialysis Technician – Contractor
Harris Health System – Ben Taub Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to deliver coordinated care for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Supported patient education by explaining the hemodialysis process and providing resources for self-management of kidney disease.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring and adjusting dialysis treatments according to individual needs.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all aspects of each dialysis session in electronic medical records.
Clinical Hemodialysis Technician – Contractor
University of Virginia Medical Center
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Supported patient education by explaining the hemodialysis process and providing resources for self-management of kidney disease.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- 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.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Penn Medicine - Fresenius Medical Care
04.2016 - 12.2021
- Work under the supervision of a Nephrologist and/or Registered Nurse
- Direct and daily patient care, performance of basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures, and observations under the direct supervision and guidance of a registered nurse
- I am responsible for testing water for approved diasafe levels
- I preform phlebotomy task when blood, urine, or other samples are ordered and prepare them for transport to the laboratory
- Also, I am responsible for performing both simple and complex laboratory tests as well as the required quality controls
- Using EPIC, an electronic medical record system to update vital patient information so that it can be readily and accurately assessed
Education
High School Diploma -
West Philadelphia High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2006
Skills
- Quality control guidelines
- Vascular Access Management
- Fluid Balance Monitoring
- Renal nutrition counseling
- Hemodialysis proficiency
- Acute renal failure treatment
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Fracture Management
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Pre-operative preparation
- Suture removal
- Instrument Sterilization
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technologist
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Electrocardiograph (EKG)
- NIH Stroke
- Phlebotomist
- Epic EMR
Timeline
Nephrology Technologist
Schneider Regional Medical center
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Rhode Island Hospital
02.2023 - 06.2023
Orthopedic Technologist – Contractor
Kaiser Permanente – LA Medical Center
08.2022 - 01.2023
Clinical Hemodialysis Technician – Contractor
Harris Health System – Ben Taub Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2022
Clinical Hemodialysis Technician – Contractor
University of Virginia Medical Center
12.2021 - 01.2022
Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Penn Medicine - Fresenius Medical Care
04.2016 - 12.2021
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technologist
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Electrocardiograph (EKG)
- NIH Stroke
- Phlebotomist
- Epic EMR
High School Diploma -
West Philadelphia High School
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