Angellic Carter
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Proven Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician with extensive experience at DaVita, adept in dialysis machine operation and fostering patient safety. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and excellent communication, significantly enhancing patient care through effective teamwork and meticulous attention to infection control standards. Achieved notable improvements in clinic workflow efficiency and patient outcomes.
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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Concerto Renal Serviced
10.2019 - Current
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
- Improved clinic workflow by maintaining clean and organized workstations, minimizing downtime between patients.
- Completed required training courses on time, staying up-to-date with industry best practices and advancements in dialysis technology for improved patient outcomes.
- Promoted continuity of care by documenting detailed treatment records in electronic health systems for easy access by all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care plan.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Optimized treatment efficiency through regular equipment maintenance checks, ensuring all machines were in proper working order prior to initiating dialysis sessions.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Contributed to a safe care environment through timely identification and reporting of equipment malfunctions or defects.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency with thorough machine maintenance, troubleshooting issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort by meticulously setting up and operating dialysis machines.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
06.2015 - 09.2019
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
- Improved clinic workflow by maintaining clean and organized workstations, minimizing downtime between patients.
- Completed required training courses on time, staying up-to-date with industry best practices and advancements in dialysis technology for improved patient outcomes.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Contributed to a safe care environment through timely identification and reporting of equipment malfunctions or defects.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Contributed to a safe care environment through timely identification and reporting of equipment malfunctions or defects.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through thorough handover reports highlighting key aspects of each patient's condition and treatment progress.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
Assistant Director
Best Care Nursing and Residential Services
02.2006 - 02.2014
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new educators to maintain a high-quality teaching staff.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established best practices in customer service, leading to improved satisfaction rates among clients.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Designed and executed staff training programs to enhance employee skills, knowledge, and productivity.
- Monitored project deadlines closely to ensure timely completion of assignments.
- Served as a liaison between senior management and frontline staff to facilitate communication and ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant And Medicine Tech
Stein Academy
Pikesville, MD10-2008
Business Administration
Advanced Career Training Center
Baltimore, MD06-1992
High School Diploma -
Shelby Senior High School
Shelby, NC05-1990
Skills
- Dialysis machine operation
- Vascular Access care
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Venipuncture
- Venipuncture techniques
- Blood sample collection
- Fluid management
- Patient monitoring
- Patient scheduling
- Medication administration
- Pre-dialysis preparation
- Needle insertion
- Water treatment systems
- Post-dialysis care
- Dialysis treatment
- Measuring vital signs
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Patient observation
- Documentation accuracy
- Infection control standards
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Patient records administration
- Aseptic techniques
- Safety monitoring
- Emergency response
- Treatment documentation
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Alarm response
- Dialysis equipment operation
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Patient safety
- Punctual and dependable
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Equipment safety
- Electronic health records
Certification
- Dialysis Technician Certification- Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Maryland Driver's License
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Concerto Renal Serviced
10.2019 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
06.2015 - 09.2019
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
02.2014 - 06.2015
Assistant Director
Best Care Nursing and Residential Services
02.2006 - 02.2014
- Dialysis Technician Certification- Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Maryland Driver's License
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Nursing Assistant And Medicine Tech
Stein Academy
Business Administration
Advanced Career Training Center
High School Diploma -
Shelby Senior High School
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