DORA BOAT-TAASE
PAGO PAGO,AS
Summary
Accomplished ESRD Certified Hemodialysis Technician from LBJ Tropical Medical Center, adept in providing exceptional patient care and managing dialysis treatments. Excelled in team collaboration and critical thinking, significantly enhancing patient comfort and procedure efficacy. Proficient in HIPAA compliance and patient health education, ensuring safe and efficient treatment environments. Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with nine years working in high volume dialysis center in busy urban location. Caring and supportive clinician committed to providing quality service to patients and maintaining high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in dialysis environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
ESRD CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
02.2016 - Current
- Provided in-patient care for four dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
Respiratory Therapist
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
PAGO PAGO, AS
11.2007 - 01.2016
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - HEALTH SCIENCE
ASCC(AMERICAN SAMOA COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
AS12.2016
High School Diploma -
FAGAITUA HIGH SCHOOL
FAGAITUA, AS06.2002
Skills
- HIPAA
- Patient Care
- Dialysis treatment
- Infection control standards
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- Measuring vital signs
- Patient Health Education
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Critical thinking abilities
Timeline
ESRD CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
02.2016 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
11.2007 - 01.2016
Associate of Science - HEALTH SCIENCE
ASCC(AMERICAN SAMOA COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
High School Diploma -
FAGAITUA HIGH SCHOOL
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