Flandreau Indian boarding school
05.2006
Jamila Blackbird
Sioux city,Iowa
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.
Education
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
01 2024 - 12 2024
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected challenges during a shift, using critical thinking skills to find effective solutions that maintained high-quality patient care standards.
- Optimized treatment efficiency through regular equipment maintenance checks, ensuring all machines were in proper working order prior to initiating dialysis sessions.
- Contributed to a safe care environment through timely identification and reporting of equipment malfunctions or defects.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations governing clinical practice, adhering to organizational policies and procedures at all times during service provision.
- Improved clinic workflow by maintaining clean and organized workstations, minimizing downtime between patients.
- Completed required training courses on time, staying up-to-date with industry best practices and advancements in dialysis technology for improved patient outcomes.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Promoted continuity of care by documenting detailed treatment records in electronic health systems for easy access by all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care plan.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
Patient Care Technician
Unity Point St. Luke's
07 2023 - 01 2024
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported optimal wound healing by skillfully changing dressings and monitoring for signs of infection or complications.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Patient Care Technician
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
01 2023 - 06 2023
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Patient access representative
Winnebago comprehensive health care system
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated appointment scheduling for diverse patient populations, enhancing access to services.
- Verified insurance eligibility and benefits, streamlining patient intake procedures.
- Provided exceptional customer service in high-volume environment, addressing patient inquiries effectively.
Skills
0
- Mobility assistance aptitude
- Healthy meal preparation
- Feeding assistance
- Observing responses
- Conducting intakes
- Supporting personal needs
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Equipment Maintenance
- HIPAA
- Direct Patient Care
- Dialysis treatment
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Patient education
- needle cannulation
- biim operation (vein mapping)
Timeline
Patient access representative
Winnebago comprehensive health care system
01.2025 - Current
Flandreau Indian boarding school
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
01 2024 - 12 2024
Patient Care Technician
Unity Point St. Luke's
07 2023 - 01 2024
Patient Care Technician
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
01 2023 - 06 2023