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Angelese Kennedy

Hemodialysis Technician
Columbus,OH
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Summary

Proficient,Enthusiastic and caring Nursing team member offering over 4 years of patient-centered care experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

Fresenius Medical Care
Columbus , Ohio

Hemodialysis Technician
03.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
  • Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
  • Sterilized, cleaned, and maintained dialysis machine and equipment.
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Nurses.
  • Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
  • Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.

Ohio Gastroenterology
Columbus, Ohio

Endoscopy Technician
12.2020 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
  • Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures.
  • Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff by preparing for patient procedures.
  • Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
  • Assisted physicians and nursing staff with various tasks and responsibilities during procedures.
  • Prepared for upcoming procedures by effectively setting up and tearing down rooms.
  • Verified proper stocking and readiness of day surgery and operating rooms by ordering equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Assisted with transportation of scopes for repairs and maintenance.
  • Sanitized and assessed recovery rooms while following all surgical schedules.

Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio

Patient Care Assistant ,PICU
03.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery in the PICU.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
  • Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
  • Responded to patient lights to handle needs and enhance overall comfort.
  • Collected vitals and biological samples to support diagnostic plans and ongoing assessment strategies.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.

Edwards Hospital
Naperville, Illinois

Telemetry Technician/Patient Care Technician
08.2016 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
  • Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
  • Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Helped assist patients with daily care .
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.

Unity Point Finley Hospital
Dubuque, IA

Patient Care Technician,Med Surg
05.2016 - 09.2016

Job overview

  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.

Unity Point Finley Hospital
Dubuque, IA

Valet Attendant
05.2014 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Welcomed arriving guests and explained car retrieval procedures.
  • Parked and retrieved cars carefully to prevent damage and avoid delays.
  • Recorded make, model and exact location of each parked vehicle for easy retrieval.
  • Organized guest keys in systematic order for timely acquisition and delivery of vehicle.
  • Drove vehicles of different make, style and price points both to and from desired destination.
  • Responded to customer requests efficiently and with knowledgeable assistance.
  • Reported unlawful parking jobs.

Unity Point Finley Hospital
Dubuque, IA

Food Service Worker
05.2014 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Used downtimes to prepare ingredients and restock supplies for expected busy periods.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
  • Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
  • Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes.

Education

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL

from General Studies
05.2022

University Overview

Associate in General Studies

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL

Some College (No Degree) from Emergency Medical Technician
05.2018

University of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA

Some College (No Degree) from Pre-Nursing
2016

Joliet West High School
Joliet, IL

High School Diploma
05.2013

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL

Some College (No Degree) from Certified Nurse Assistant
05.2013

Skills

  • HIPAA
  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Time management
  • Empathy
  • Works well in stressful situations
  • Listening
  • Sense of Humor
  • Dependability
  • Takes initiative
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Timeline

Endoscopy Technician

Ohio Gastroenterology
12.2020 - 08.2021

Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
03.2019 - Current

Patient Care Assistant ,PICU

Nationwide Children's Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020

Telemetry Technician/Patient Care Technician

Edwards Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2018

Patient Care Technician,Med Surg

Unity Point Finley Hospital
05.2016 - 09.2016

Valet Attendant

Unity Point Finley Hospital
05.2014 - 08.2016

Food Service Worker

Unity Point Finley Hospital
05.2014 - 08.2016

College of DuPage

from General Studies

College of DuPage

Some College (No Degree) from Emergency Medical Technician

University of Dubuque

Some College (No Degree) from Pre-Nursing

Joliet West High School

High School Diploma

Joliet Junior College

Some College (No Degree) from Certified Nurse Assistant
Angelese KennedyHemodialysis Technician