Kendra Curley
Teec Nos Pos,AZ
Summary
Patient-oriented professional bringing several-year background to growing organization. Expert in safely initiating, monitoring and terminating hemodialysis and simultaneously managing patients receiving treatment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
Farmington, NM
10.2007 - Current
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for all patients.
- Participated in performance improvement activities as required by facility policy.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures governing healthcare delivery services.
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- Provided education about kidney disease management techniques to both patients and family members.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to enhance patient care.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored progress of preceptees in meeting goals set forth by the program curriculum.
- Provided guidance and support to new staff members in the clinical setting.
- Facilitated the orientation process for incoming preceptees, ensuring they receive necessary training and resources.
- Demonstrated proper techniques for performing a variety of medical procedures.
- Assisted with developing educational plans tailored to individual learning needs of each preceptee.
Patient Care Technician
Red Moon Dialysis
Las Vegas, NV
05.2005 - 09.2006
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistance
PIMA Medical Institute
Las Vegas, NV05-2005
Skills
- Vascular Access Management
- Preceptor
- Dialyzer Reprocessing
- Infection control standards
- Patient Education
- Specimen handling
- CPR/AED
- CHT III Certified with NM
- CCHT Nationally Certified
Languages
Navajo
Limited
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
10.2007 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Red Moon Dialysis
05.2005 - 09.2006
Certificate - Medical Assistance
PIMA Medical Institute
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