Kimberly Blackmon Griffith
Quitman
Summary
Patient-focused Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician offering several years of advanced nephrology proficiency. Well versed in all elements of hemodialysis with success in quickly building rapport with patients when delivering exceptional service and care. Proven leader and skilled in training new hires and looking to further career with completed nursing degree.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
01.2023 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
08.2016 - 01.2023
- Maintains proper stocks of supplies and reagents, reordering as necessary
- Keeps health team informed of observations and changing conditions of patients
- Adheres to standards, policy and procedure in utilization of vascular access and performing ultrafiltration for hemodialysis
- Operation and maintenance of hemodialysis and related equipment used in the dialysis process
- Proper dialysis related procedures
- Infection Control Program in hemodialysis
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Restaurant Supervisor
Oak Ridge Marina And Restaurant
01.2011 - 05.2016
- Coordinated team members with focus on productivity, efficiency, and enhancing customer experience.
- Boosted customer satisfaction and service delivery to strengthen customer loyalty.
- Coordinated with kitchen employees and front of house personnel to consistently drive smooth operations.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Monitored staff performance, enforcing adherence to policies, procedures, regulations, health codes, license requirements and top service standards.
Education
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Texas12.2022
Associate of Science - Biology
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Texas05.2008
Skills
- Infection Control Measures
- Safety Protocols
- Machine Operations
- Operational Standards
- Water Quality Testing
- Emergency Situations
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CPR - Certified with American Heart Association - 2016
- Licensed Practical Nursing License - 01/27/2023 to 12/31/2025
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
01.2023 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
08.2016 - 01.2023
Restaurant Supervisor
Oak Ridge Marina And Restaurant
01.2011 - 05.2016
Certificate - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Tyler Junior College
Associate of Science - Biology
Tyler Junior College
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