Kelvin Mahiza
Spokane Valley
Summary
Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician PCT/CNA
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2024 - Current
- Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
- Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
- Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment.
- Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
- Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
- Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy.
- Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
- Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure.
- Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
- Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
- Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification.
- Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
- Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled.
- Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.
- Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
- Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
- Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
- Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
- Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
- Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection. Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
- Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage. Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Nexus Children Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Houston Transition Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
Caregiver/HCA
Aegis Living Bellevue Overlake
01.2024 - 02.2024
Caregiver/HCA
Community Pride
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Provided companionship for clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Education
Renal Hemodialysis Education Program
Fresenius Medical Care
Houston, TX11-2024
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
Texas Health And Human Commission
Houston, TXHome Care Aide (HCA) & (NAR) -
Department of Social & Health Service
Bachelor of Arts (BEdSN) - Special Needs Education
Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University
Lushoto, Tanzania10.2016
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Care plan implementation
- Patient Relations
- Ambulation Assistance
- Compassionate Communication
- CPR certification
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Specimen collection
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Patient positioning
- Infection control
Languages
Swahili: Native/Bilingual
English: Full Professional
Sign Language: Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Basic Life Supporter BLS (CPR & AED) skills by American Heart Association
- Recognition for Sign Language Interpretation in Online Class through National Television during Corona period.
- Recognition for outstanding performance of students with hearing impairment 2021
Timeline
Patient Care Technician PCT/CNA
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Nexus Children Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Houston Transition Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
Caregiver/HCA
Aegis Living Bellevue Overlake
01.2024 - 02.2024
Caregiver/HCA
Community Pride
01.2023 - 01.2024
Renal Hemodialysis Education Program
Fresenius Medical Care
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
Texas Health And Human Commission
Home Care Aide (HCA) & (NAR) -
Department of Social & Health Service
Bachelor of Arts (BEdSN) - Special Needs Education
Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University
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