Andretta Cobb
Tallassee,AL
Summary
Meticulous patient technician excited to bring talent and expertise to Fortus Group. Highly skilled in initiating, monitoring and terminating hemodialysis treatment for patients with wide range of renal illnesses. Patient-oriented CCHT bringing 3-year background to growing organization. Expert in safely initiating, monitoring, and terminating hemodialysis and simultaneously managing patients receiving treatment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
Tallassee, AL
08.2017 - Current
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Admission Clerk
Community Hospital
Tallassee, AL
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Arranged efficient and orderly inpatient and outpatient admissions, including coordinating paperwork and resolving issues.
- Collected and inputted accurate, current information into CPSI system..
- Maintained digital and physical records of files and managed timely updates.
- Completed secretarial tasks such as faxing, bookkeeping and accurate document filing.
- Helped patients with admissions process and adhered to state and federal laws.
- Managed both inpatient and outpatient functions, including overseeing insurance filing and patient tracking.
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health System
Montgomery, AL
06.2006 - 01.2013
- Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks.
- Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reeltown High School
Notasulga, AL05.1998
Associate of Applied Science - Social Work
Career Institute
Skills
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Aseptic techniques
- Team collaboration
- Patient Health Education
- Complying with regulatory guidelines
- Patient Care
- Vital statistics
- Patient records administration
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Patient relations
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Maintaining dialysis equipment
- CPR training
- Geriatrics experience
- Empathetic and patient
- Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures
- Outpatient therapy background
Certification
- Current BLS certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2017 - Current
Admission Clerk
Community Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2017
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Health System
06.2006 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Reeltown High School
Associate of Applied Science - Social Work
Career Institute