Juanita Yearwood
Springfield Gardens,NY
Summary
Experience and compassionate dialysis healthcare professional with a strong background in providing direct care in outpatient and inpatient dialysis settings. Skilled in preparing and operating dialysis machines, monitoring patients during treatment, responding to complications, and maintaining strict infection control standards. Adept at educating patients about kidney health and treatment plans, while offering emotional support and building strong rapport. Committed to improving patient outcomes through safe effects and empathetic care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
Jamaica, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Operated dialysis machines and monitored patient vitals during treatment sessions.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and provided emotional support.
- Documented treatment data accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Followed infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Responded promptly to patient concerns and addressed any issues during treatments.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
Direct Support Professional
Ahrc Nyc
Jamaica, New York
04.2018 - 07.2023
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Supported clients in social integration and community engagement activities.
- Collaborated with team members to implement individualized support plans.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to supervisors promptly.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and progress notes.
- Provided transportation for clients to appointments and community events.
- Advocated for client needs and preferences during team meetings and discussions.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Education
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medicare Care
Saint Albans, NY08-2023
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Practitioner - (CHT )2024
- CPR Certified
- HHA Certification
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Ahrc Nyc
04.2018 - 07.2023
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medicare Care
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