SHERRY ALLEN
Peoria,IL
Summary
Resourceful professional bringing several years of experience to growing clinic. Well versed in all facets of hemodialysis and accomplished in leveraging clinical knowledge to quickly respond to emergency situations. Committed to delivering top-notch care and building strong teams through one-on-one coaching and role modeling.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR
Peoria, IL
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Assisted nurses with inserting catheters into patients for hemodialysis treatments.
CNA
LUTHER HILLSIDE VILLAGE
PEORIA, IL
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Patient Care Technician
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
PEORIA, IL
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
CNA
HEADINGTON OAKS
PEORIA, IL
07.2014 - 01.2020
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Education
DIPOLMA - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
MIDWEST TECHINCAL SCHOOL
East Peoria, IL05-2011
High School Diploma -
WOODRUFF HIGH SCHOOL
Peoria, IL05-1989
Skills
- HIPAA
- Dialysis equipment operation
- Advanced nephrology proficiency
- Dialysis treatment
- Patient data management
- Alarm response
- Infection control standards
- Infection control protocols
- Documentation accuracy
- Acute hemodialysis treatment
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Observing responses
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR
05.2024 - 10.2024
CNA
LUTHER HILLSIDE VILLAGE
03.2022 - 03.2023
Patient Care Technician
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2020 - 03.2022
CNA
HEADINGTON OAKS
07.2014 - 01.2020
DIPOLMA - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
MIDWEST TECHINCAL SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
WOODRUFF HIGH SCHOOL
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