Courtney Pate
Manning,SC
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 28 years of experience in patient care and advocacy. Skilled in hemodialysis treatment administration, vital sign monitoring, and collaborative care planning, ensuring compliance with safety standards while providing compassionate support to patients and families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
Sumter, South Carolina
10.2004 - Current
- Administered hemodialysis treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient data during dialysis sessions.
- Operated and maintained dialysis machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Educated patients about treatment processes and self-care techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with safety and sanitation standards in the treatment area.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
ER Technician
Prisma Health Tuomey
Sumter, South Carolina
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted medical staff in emergency room procedures and patient care.
- Monitored vital signs, alerting healthcare teams to critical changes for timely intervention.
- Responded promptly to code alerts and assisted in lifesaving measures.
- Performed venipuncture, arterial puncture and IV insertion.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Operated diagnostic equipment, ensuring accurate readings to support patient assessments and treatment decisions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the emergency department space.
- Provided emotional support to families during critical situations, fostering a compassionate environment in the emergency room.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science & Corrections
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-2022
Associate of Science - Massage Therapy
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC08-2011
Certified Nursng Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
F. E. Dubose Career Center
Manning, SC05-1997
High School Diploma -
Manning High School
Manning, SC05-1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Williamsburg Technical College
Kingstree, SCSkills
- Infection control practices
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient education
- Electronic charting
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Patient positioning
- Patient transportation
- Inpatient care management
- Team collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
- Compassionate support
- Mobility support
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Nationally Certfied Clinical Hemodialysis Technican
- License Massage Therapist
Timeline
ER Technician
Prisma Health Tuomey
01.2016 - 08.2019
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science & Corrections
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Massage Therapy
Central Carolina Technical College
Certified Nursng Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
F. E. Dubose Career Center
High School Diploma -
Manning High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Williamsburg Technical College