Andrea McGhie
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Energetic,compassionate and detail focused individual with 14 yrs experience in performing hemodialysis treatments and ensuring high patient care standards. Skilled at operating various types of dialysis machines and Reverse Osmosis water systems. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective team collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Renal Treatment Centers (Davita Dialysis)
04.2011 - 01.2025
- Ensured quality treatment outcomes by minimizing complications related to vascular access care and cannulation.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Improved patient safety by keeping up-to-date with emergency protocols and participating in routine drills .
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected challenges during a shift, using critical thinking skills to find effective solutions that maintained high-quality patient care standards.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and attentive listening to their concerns or questions regarding treatment plans and reporting any abnormalities to the nurse on duty .
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new technicians, sharing valuable knowledge from personal experience to help them quickly become proficient contributors within the clinic team.
- Contributed to a safe care environment through timely identification and reporting of equipment malfunctions or defects.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations governing clinical practice, adhering to organizational policies and procedures at all times.
- Assisted patients with their pre and post dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
- Opened, closed and disinfected multiple clinics working with various R.O systems (23G,CWP and Ameriwater)
- Mixed Bicarb and Acid while adhering to strict policy and procedures.
- Performed heat and chemical disinfection on dialysis machines and bicarb loop
Companion Care Staff
Georgia Community & Support Services
12.2009 - 06.2011
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment o enhance patient comfort and well being.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to improve quality of life and meet daily needs.
- Provided transportation services and managed appointments to ensure reliable access to essential services.
Education
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Metro Medical Training Center
Smyrna ,GA05-2009
Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide Training Program
Visiting Nurses of Northern Virginia
Fairfield, VA04-1996
High School Diploma -
The Queens High School
Kingston ,Jamaica05-1982
Skills
- Venipuncture techniques, Vascular access care,Aseptic techniques
- Patient monitoring,education and data management
- Dialysis machine operation,sterilization and calibration
- Water treatment systems monitoring and sterilization
- Time management abilities,adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail,organizational skills and problem solving abilities
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED ) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Renal Treatment Centers (Davita Dialysis)
04.2011 - 01.2025
Companion Care Staff
Georgia Community & Support Services
12.2009 - 06.2011
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED ) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Metro Medical Training Center
Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide Training Program
Visiting Nurses of Northern Virginia
High School Diploma -
The Queens High School
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