Debra Sparks
Waxhaw,NC
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with expertise in patient care and relationship building. Proven ability to prioritize tasks and communicate effectively, ensuring patient needs are met in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
On Call Supervisor
Visiting Angles
Charlotte, NC
06.2021 - Current
- Take Lead calls, provide potential clients with necessary pricing and guide with decision making based on needs.
- Multi-task effectively, prioritize tasks and perform in a highly demanding environment.
- Flexible while handling frequent interruptions, change previously established schedules on short notice and accomplish tasks against deadlines.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and make decisions without being instructed by management.
- Coordinated schedules and assignments to optimize resource allocation and workflow.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver Attendant
Atrium Health Care System
Monroe, NC
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Provide patient care in line with hospital policies, procedures with real-time charting.
- Assist with daily care, nutrition, hygiene, daily weight, vital signs, blood sugar checks.
- Dressing changes, administer oxygen, insertion and removal of Foley catheter.
- Blood draws for testing requirements under direction of the RN.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
Mint Hill, NC
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Operated and maintained hemodialysis machines to ensure patient safety and treatment effectiveness.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and dialysis parameters during treatment, adapting care as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans and improve outcomes.
- Educated patients on dialysis processes, promoting understanding and adherence to treatment protocols.
Education
CCHT - Dialysis Tech
Nephrology Nursing Commission
North Carolina2021
CNA - Nurse Assistant
South Piedmont Community College
Monroe2019
Central Service - Central Service Material Management
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH2013
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI1995
Skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Empathy and patience
- Problem-solving
- Intake assessment
- Calm and professional under pressure
- Professional telephone demeanor
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
On Call Supervisor
Visiting Angles
06.2021 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
10.2019 - 06.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver Attendant
Atrium Health Care System
03.2019 - 09.2021
CCHT - Dialysis Tech
Nephrology Nursing Commission
CNA - Nurse Assistant
South Piedmont Community College
Central Service - Central Service Material Management
Columbus State Community College
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Johnson & Wales University