Debraylin Curry
Columbus,OH
Summary
Compassionate Dialysis Technician with proven skills in patient care, documentation accuracy, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and safety while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
Columbus
08.2023 - 03.2026
- Operated dialysis machines and monitored patient vital signs during treatments.
- Assisted with patient care, ensuring comfort and safety throughout procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of treatment sessions and patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Evaluated patient conditions and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
Home Health Aide
Options Medical Services
Columbus
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Administered daily personal care and hygiene services to clients, enhancing comfort and dignity.
- Monitored patient health status, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and adherence to care plans.
- Implemented therapeutic activities tailored to individual client needs, promoting physical and mental well-being.
- Coordinated with family members to address client needs and preferences, improving overall satisfaction with services.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Streamlined documentation processes for patient records, enhancing accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
DME Technician
AdvaCare Systems
Columbus
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on durable medical equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Trained new technicians on equipment handling and safety protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
- Developed and implemented streamlined processes for equipment tracking and inventory management.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to assess patient needs and recommend appropriate devices.
- Achieved high-quality customer service through prompt response to inquiries and concerns regarding DME products or services.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal selection and usage of appropriate DME products for patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper use, cleaning, and storage of various DME items, reducing misuse incidents.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules, significantly reducing instances of equipment failure or malfunction.
- Oversaw workflow in equipment distribution, improving turnaround time for patient deliveries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Groveport Madison High School
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Infection control standards
- Dialysis treatment
- Patient care techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Fluid management
- Measuring vital signs
- Blood sample collection
- Documentation accuracy
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Specimen handling
- Patient health education
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Electrolyte balance maintenance
- Medication administration
- HIPAA
- Patient records administration
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid and safety
- Mobility support
- Care plan management
- Recording vital signs
- Client documentation
- Documentation
- Behavioral support
- Patient transportation
- Home safety assessments
- ADL support
- Wound care
- Care plan assessment
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient transport
- Medication organization
- Care plan adherence
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
08.2023 - 03.2026
Home Health Aide
Options Medical Services
09.2020 - 06.2023
DME Technician
AdvaCare Systems
01.2017 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Groveport Madison High School