Chikodili Anyika
DCC Dialysis
Harrisburg,PA
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience
Compassionate Hemodialysis Technician with extensive clinical expertise and strong administrative skills in healthcare environments. Delivers high-quality patient care while adhering to safety protocols and operational efficiency. Thrives in fast-paced settings, building positive relationships with patients and healthcare teams to enhance collaborative care.
Work History
Dialysis Technician -CCHT
1 Year 2 Months- Exceeded quality assurance standards by consistently adhering to established protocols and following best practices in dialysis care provision.
- Safeguarded patients through vigilant observation for adverse reactions or complications, taking swift corrective action.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support and addressing concerns throughout the dialysis process.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
Dialysis Technician
3 Years 9 Months- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Operated dialysis machines to ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient responses during dialysis sessions.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
Dialysis Technician -CCHT
2 Years 5 Months- Administered dialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and care standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs and machine functions, promptly addressing any discrepancies or issues.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on treatment processes, enhancing their understanding and comfort during sessions.
Dialysis Technician
2 Years 6 Months- Operated dialysis machines and monitored patient vital signs during treatment sessions.
- Prepared and maintained treatment areas, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and sanitation standards.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures, promoting understanding and adherence to care plans.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, coordinating repairs to minimize downtime.
Dialysis Technician
3 Years 2 Months- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
10 Years- Assisted in daily patient care activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting to nursing staff.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections significantly.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
3 Years- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Secretary/Certified Nurse’s Assistant
1 Year- Organized and maintained confidential patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated scheduling for nursing staff, optimizing resource allocation and reducing appointment conflicts.
- Streamlined office procedures, enhancing communication between departments and improving overall workflow efficiency.
- Managed correspondence and communications, facilitating timely responses to client inquiries and service requests.
- Developed filing systems that improved document retrieval times and reduced administrative errors significantly.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
Secretary
1 YearEducation
Renal Certification - Dialysis Technician Certificate Program
Associate of Science - Undergraduate studies
Associate of Applied Science - Library Arts And Science
- CPR Certified
High school Diploma
Skills
Patient communication
Ability to relate well with the patients in relation to caregiving and proven ability to listen to and document patients' health concerns to the system and to the Registered nurse in-charge. Excellent team -player; delivered outstanding direct patient care and reporting by communicating successfully with people from broad range of backgrounds ‘while maintaining calm and professional demeanor in fast-paced
high-pressure situations.
Patient care documentation
Patient status monitoring
Patient documentation
Patient education
Specimen collection
Specimen collection
Patient transfer experience
Patient transfer
Ability to relate well with the patients in relation to caregiving and proven ability to listen to and document patients' health concerns to the system and to the Registered nurse in-charge. Excellent team -player; delivered outstanding direct patient care and reporting by communicating successfully with people from broad range of background ‘while maintaining calm and professional demeanor in fast-paced
high-pressure situations.
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Timeline
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01.2002 - 01.2005Read More
Secretary/Certified Nurse’s Assistant
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01.2001 - 01.2002Read More
Secretary
Better Care Nurses Agency
01.1999 - 01.2000Read More
High school Diploma
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from CPR Certified
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Manhattan Institute
Renal Certification from Dialysis Technician Certificate Program
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City University of New York, Lehman College
Associate of Science from Undergraduate studies
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Suffolk County Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Library Arts And Science
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Section name
Over 12 year’s hands-on experience as a Dialysis technician and 10 years hands-on as a Nursing Assistant
Disclaimer
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