Kendall Goldman
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Well-versed in performing diverse administrative & clinical functions for patient care with high degree of diplomacy and problem-solving acumen. Positive and upbeat team player with good communication and time management abilities. Demonstrated extreme attention to detail with accuracy of medical records. Extremely passionate about Hemodialysis and End Stage Renal Disease overall.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Vascular Health & HD Surgical Access Coordinator
Vascular Institute Of Virginia
Fredericksburg, VA
12.2021 - Current
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic medical records.
- Documented lab results, diagnoses and treatments for review by attending physician.
- Interviewed patients and reviewed patient files to determine medical histories, previous treatment and therapies and medication history.
- Assisted in the recovery of Fistulagram patients through diligent monitoring and support.
- Worked with medical professionals to provide complex clinical care management, patient education, and counseling.
- Performed patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care for surgeon to review.
- Recommended diagnoses based on examinations, HD access ultrasounds, HD Vein Mapping and reported symptoms.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates on each patient for review by primary physician.
- Ordered laboratory testing, prescriptions, imaging orders, referrals, and physician preference card.
- Monitored treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
- Instructed patients on preventive health care, medical problems, medications, and prescribed treatments.
- Documented all patient visits in an electronic medical record system using appropriate coding.
- Liaised with nurses and other clinical staff to process and direct patient care efficiency.
- Developed plans for patient management with physicians' supervision.
- Coordinated services between primary care providers and specialists.
- Monitored progress of patients over time through regular follow-up visits.
- Manage referrals to specialists ensuring appropriate follow-up.
- Performed wound care: suturing, packing, stapling and gluing, suture removal, and staple removal.
- Cleaned, examined, and sutured patients' wounds to promote optimum healing.
- Created wound care protocol & trained other staff in wound care procedure.
- Conducted applications of Amniotic & Placental Cell Skin Grafts to treat chronic wounds and aneurysmal fistulas.
- Administer IV therapy & Blood Specimen Collection.
- Performed Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Care
- Assisted providers with skilled support during surgeries and complicated medical procedures.
- Facilitated the preparation of sterile trays and performed turnover tasks in procedure rooms during intermission periods.
- Worked efficiently with clinical staff and provided training as needed.
- Developed procedure protocols, discharge documents, and educational materials for patients and staff.
- Educate patients on their diagnosis, treatment plan, and procedures.
- Maintained patient volume through rescheduling, scheduling, and contacting cancellations & no-shows.
- Assisted patients with canceling and rescheduling appointments.
- Followed up with patients and confirmed appointments.
- Created and managed an accurate and compliant Patient Recovery Excel document.
Surgical Coordinator & Assistant
Vascular Institute Of Virginia
Fredericksburg, Virginia
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Scheduled and confirmed surgeries, office visits, pre & postoperative appointments, and consultations for patients.
- Oversaw pre-operative preparation such as obtaining lab work, prescriptions, cardiac clearance, and imaging.
- Scheduled post-operative appointments as designated by the maturation process of vascular access.
- Created and maintained a Surgical Log Excel document detailing the patients nephrologists, dialysis center, surgical date, 2 week post-op appointment, 4 week ultrasound/post-operative appointment, 6 week cannulation assessment, and 8 week HD Cather removal appointment if needed.
- Ensured that all required documents were obtained prior to scheduled procedures.
- Educated patients and addressed inquiries concerning surgical procedures, process, and recuperation.
- Performed data entry into various computer systems related to surgery scheduling.
- Assisted surgeons with pre-operative preparation such as obtaining consent forms and gathering necessary documents.
- Arranged hospital admissions for patients as required.
- Maintained surgical schedule by monitoring changes in patient needs, doctor schedules, and facility resources.
- Reviewed daily reports on pending cases, cancellations, and no shows in order to make adjustments as needed.
- Monitored patient flow during surgical days to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
- Developed an organized system for tracking upcoming surgeries in order to plan ahead accordingly.
- Served as a liaison between the operating room staff and other departments within the hospital to ensure timely communication about surgeries scheduled.
- Located scheduling barriers and implemented appropriate solutions.
- Ensured accurate coding of all surgeries with appropriate ICD 10's and CPT Codes.
- Enabled effective communication among physicians, hospital departments, facility staff, and patients.
- Streamlined communication channels with patients Dialysis Center through the transmission of operative notes, visit notes, and collaboration with Dialysis Faculty Administrators.
Dialysis Access Lead/Technician Specialist
DaVita
Richmond, VA
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Cannulated fistulas & grafts with proper gauge needle, flow volumes, and dialysate.
- Oversaw daily operations, delegated tasks and assignments and implemented strategies to optimize workflows.
- 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.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Calibrated dialysate solution according to prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Provided education about kidney disease management techniques to both patients and family members.
- Administered medications as ordered by a physician before and and or after dialysis treatments.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the facility's dialysis unit.
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures governing healthcare delivery services.
Vascular Integrative Physiology Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
Richmond, VA
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed the recording and maintenance of patient demographics, medical histories, laboratory results, adverse event reporting, and other clinical data.
- Collaborated with 30 colleagues in a research team to enhance data collection procedures and optimize data management processes.
- Demonstrated expertise in executing blood specimen collection and data analysis tasks for principal investigators, making substantial contributions to published research articles.
- Reviewed patient records prior to each exam to ensure accuracy of information collected.
- Conducted duplex scans to detect blockages or narrowing in the veins or arteries.
- Monitored patients' vital signs during exams as necessary.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from examinations for review by doctors.
- Assisted in obtaining accurate measurements of arterial and venous systems.
- Performed pre-procedure physical assessments encompassing vital signs and collection of blood specimens.
- Recorded patient medical histories, symptoms, and test results accurately.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sterilizing equipment between uses.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
- Managed inventory of department supplies, reordering as necessary.
- Assisted with medical transcription and documentation tasks.
- Instructed and guided patients on the necessary preparations for studies/procedures.
- Managed all aspects of patient scheduling including cancellations and rescheduling requests.
Education
Certification - Sterile Technique
Medline
Online12-2021
Certification - Aseptic Technique
Medline
Online12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences & Radiology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2020
Minors - Psychology & Kinesiology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2020
Certification - Wound Care
Wound Care Education Institute
Online05-2020
Certification - Phlebotomy & IV Therapy
National Phlebotomy Association
Richmond, VA10-2019
Certification - BLS & ACLS
American Heart Association
Arlington, VirginaSkills
- Wound Care
- Phlebotomy
- IV Therapy
- Medical Scribing & Documentation
- Medical Terminology
- Diverse knowledge of ICD 10 Codes & CPT Codes
- ESRD & CKD Pathology
- HD Access Types
- Scheduling Coordination
- Multitasking and Organization
- Effective Communication
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Micro-Soft Teams
- Proficient with Epic System
Accomplishments
- American Heart Association Published Researcher- May 2019 & May 2020
Timeline
Vascular Health & HD Surgical Access Coordinator
Vascular Institute Of Virginia
12.2021 - Current
Surgical Coordinator & Assistant
Vascular Institute Of Virginia
07.2020 - 12.2021
Dialysis Access Lead/Technician Specialist
DaVita
03.2020 - 07.2020
Vascular Integrative Physiology Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
08.2018 - 07.2020
Certification - Sterile Technique
Medline
Certification - Aseptic Technique
Medline
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences & Radiology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Minors - Psychology & Kinesiology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Certification - Wound Care
Wound Care Education Institute
Certification - Phlebotomy & IV Therapy
National Phlebotomy Association
Certification - BLS & ACLS
American Heart Association
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