Aisha Simms
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Philadelphia, PA
04.2008 - Current
- Administered medications prescribed by physician prior to, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Conducted water treatment analysis to ensure purity for dialysis procedures.
- Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Monitored patient reactions and machine operation during dialysis treatment.
- Provided education to patients regarding diet, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, fluid management and medication compliance.
- Calculated and adjusted dialysis machine settings based on patient prescriptions.
- Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used for dialysis treatments according to safety protocols.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines to provide patient care.
- Inspected all medical instruments prior to use on each patient to ensure sterility and safety.
- Performed pre-treatment patient assessments, including vital signs and weight measurements.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, including the type of treatment received, duration of treatment and any other relevant information.
- Documented all patient information accurately in their medical records.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Assisted patients in understanding the dialysis process and answering their questions.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willow Lake Assisted Living - Retirement Community
WIllow Grove, PA
02.2004 - 12.2006
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Philadelphia, PA06-2006
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Collecting specimens
- Documenting behaviors
- Monitoring fluids
- Infection control procedures
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- CCHT
- CPR - BLS / ALS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
04.2008 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willow Lake Assisted Living - Retirement Community
02.2004 - 12.2006
- CCHT
- CPR - BLS / ALS
High School Diploma -
Central High School