GERLINE CHERUBIN
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated and organized Dialysis Technician/Patient Care Technician with over two years of experience and strong passion for providing exceptional support in a dynamic dialysis clinic setting. Seeking to leverage proficiency in office management, patient coordination, and communication skills to contribute to the efficient operations of the clinic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Home Care
Successful Aging Care Net
02.2020 - Current
- Answer call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promote good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Check patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assist with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turn and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Utilize therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Support ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care N.A.
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Provided out-patient care for eight (8) dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT/Certified Home Hospice Aide
ABRAMSON CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Consulting with and reporting changes in patient conditions to interdisciplinary team
- Educating patients on medication and monitoring to ensure safe self-administration of medication
- Helping residents/patients with activities of daily living (ADL) and supporting with ambulation and exercise
- Fostering relationship with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams
- Documenting activities and recording information in EMR
- Collecting specimens, monitoring vital signs and maximizing patient comfort.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Supported needs of five (5 +) residents under long-term care.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
HARSTON HALL, Genesis Healthcare
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported needs of five (5 +) residents under long-term care
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Healthcare/Phlebotomy Tech - Healthcare Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05.2021
Certify Nursing Assistant -
New Entry
Philadelphia, PA04.2017
Medical Assistant -
Star Career Academy
New York, NY09.2012
Phlebotomy/EKG Tech -
Manhattan Institute of New York
New York, NY07.2009
Skills
- Patient care and safety
- Vital sign & patient monitoring
- Good interpersonal skills
- BLS
- Medical Terminology
- Infection control
- Microsoft office, epic, Cerner
- Diagnostic testing
- Bilingual in French and Haitian Creole
- Quality assurance and control
- Patient advocate & support
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient education
VOLUNTEER WORK AND EXTERNSHIP
JANUARY 2020 – MAY 2020
PHLEBOTOMY TECH INTERN,
JEANNE CAMPUS/ TEMPO HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT LAB- PHILADELPHIA, PA.
May 2013 – August 2013
MEDICAL RECORD CLERK/RECEPTIONIST
Suny Downstate Medical Center/LICH | Brooklyn, NY.
MARCH 2013 – JUNE 2013
CLERICAL ADMINISTRATIVE NURSING
Kings County Hospital Center Brooklyn, NY.
MARCH 2012 – MAY2012
MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXTERNSHIP -
DR. MOORE & ASSOCIATES, BROOKLYN, NY.
Timeline
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care N.A.
07.2021 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Home Care
Successful Aging Care Net
02.2020 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT/Certified Home Hospice Aide
ABRAMSON CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE
04.2019 - 08.2022
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
HARSTON HALL, Genesis Healthcare
04.2017 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Healthcare/Phlebotomy Tech - Healthcare Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
Certify Nursing Assistant -
New Entry
Medical Assistant -
Star Career Academy
Phlebotomy/EKG Tech -
Manhattan Institute of New York
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