Annet 'Anitah' Kwagala
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic Certified Dialysis Technician motivated to work with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative working with a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and dieticians to provide quality, compassionate care. I plan to advance my skills by going to Physician Assistant school.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis
09.2021 - Current
- Set up and operate dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Start and end reverse osmosis water systems and complete water quality monitoring tests.
- Measure and record patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Explain dialysis procedures to patients and answer questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Monitor each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and report emergencies to attending nurses.
- Perform routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
PCT Preceptor
DaVita Dialysis
03.2023 - Current
- Train new teammates on hemodialysis techniques including reading prescriptions, dialysis machine set up; taking and charting patient vitals and symptoms, drawing up heparin and initiating and terminating treatments through AV fistulas\grafts or central venous catheters.
- Evaluate and guide new teammates as they progress through their training before they can work independently
Home Ambassador
Davita Dialysis
02.2023 - Current
- Introduce clinical patients to home dialysis modalities like peritoneal or home hemodialysis
- Educate patients and their families on the kind of dialysis that would be more beneficial for their health.
- Work alongside Peritoneal and Home hemodialysis nurses and a social worker to determine which patients would be good candidates for the different modalities.
Teacher’s Assistant
Oral Roberts University Biology Department
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Graded homework, quizzes and tests; as well as set up lab equipments and assist lab instructors.
- Tutored students in multiple biology classes.
- Worked as the biology department secretary's aid; assisting with maintaining and organizing professors' offices, classrooms, labs, and the department lounge.
CHAPLAIN PROGRAM
Oral Roberts University
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residential students.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Oral Roberts University
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked in the residential services office as a secretary; learning basic secretary skills as well as assisting students and families with dorm selection
- Worked as a receptionist in student residential buildings; checking in students and providing guidance in emergency situations
Allina Health Volunteer
Allina Health Clinic
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments and organized supplies.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Assisted the charge nurse with restocking the doctors' lounge and patient rooms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Biochemistry
ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY
05.2021
High School Diploma -
MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
06.2017
Skills
- Patient Health Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Team work
- Organization
- Blood Sample Collection
- Measuring Vital Signs
Timeline
PCT Preceptor
DaVita Dialysis
03.2023 - Current
Home Ambassador
Davita Dialysis
02.2023 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis
09.2021 - Current
CHAPLAIN PROGRAM
Oral Roberts University
08.2020 - 05.2021
Teacher’s Assistant
Oral Roberts University Biology Department
08.2019 - 05.2021
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Oral Roberts University
08.2018 - 05.2019
Allina Health Volunteer
Allina Health Clinic
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Biochemistry
ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY