CAREY THAXTON
Millen,GA
Summary
I am a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) and Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with an Associate’s Degree in Science. I have hands on experience working with patients on a daily basis and being in the medical field is where my heart is. I also have been working in dialysis almost 10 years, and two of those have been in acutes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care
Augusta, GA
06.2023 - Current
- I am responsible for bringing patients back to treatment floor, weighing patient for pre weight, taking vital signs, cannulating patients, starting treatment on patients, monitoring the patient while dialyzing. When patient has completed treatment rinse patient back, remove patient from machine and pull needles in access. I also, am responsible for making bicarb, making acid when needed. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Instructor
Helms College
Augusta, GA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Taught students the basics of dialysis and where and when dialysis started and the process in the USA
- Practice cannulation and taping of needles on practice arms and how to properly remove needles
- Made sure the students were ready to go out for clinicals at the end of the program
Patient Care Technician - CCHT ( Acutes)
Doctors Hospital
Augusta, GA
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Transported patients to and from the dialysis suite when needed.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
American Renal Associates
Augusta, GA
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients, conducting regular room checks and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius
Augusta, GA
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed emergency situations effectively, following established protocols to ensure optimal patient safety during critical moments.
- Provided individualized care to patients, constantly monitoring their condition and reporting any changes to the nursing team.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts within the department by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely care to patients in various healthcare settings.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients, conducting regular room checks and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
CMA
Dr. Mary Powell
05.2015 - 04.2016
- I was responsible for triaging 25-40 patients a day, while entering all patient information in paper chart as well as the EMR. I would perform routine labs on patients as requested by the physician. Administer injections as requested by the physician. Answer the phones at the front desk when needed and schedule appointments.
Special Needs Bus Driver
McDuffie County Board of Education
10.2011 - 05.2015
- Transporting children too and from school in a safely manner.
Education
Associates of Science Degree - undefined
Virginia College
06.2015
Skills
- Taking vital signs on patients
- Cannulating patients for dialysis
- Drawing labs
- Entering patient information in paper charts and EMR
- Treating each patient with the same dignity, care and compassion
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
- AAMA (CMA)
- NHA Certified
- American Heart Association (BLS)
Timeline
CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care
06.2023 - Current
Instructor
Helms College
01.2023 - 01.2025
Patient Care Technician - CCHT ( Acutes)
Doctors Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
American Renal Associates
06.2019 - 08.2021
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius
05.2016 - 06.2019
CMA
Dr. Mary Powell
05.2015 - 04.2016
Special Needs Bus Driver
McDuffie County Board of Education
10.2011 - 05.2015
Associates of Science Degree - undefined
Virginia College