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Lafanya Collier

Pensacola,All

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding compassion and charting abilities. Helpful Hemodialysis Technician committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress. Hardworkind and reliable. Responsible and motivated.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Inspiritas of Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.

Secretary/Bookkeeper

Initial Lawn Service
Pensacola, FL
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Provided administrative support to the office manager and other staff members.
  • Organized and maintained executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conference calls.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner and directed them to appropriate personnel or offices.
  • Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
  • Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
  • Ordered supplies as needed; tracked inventory levels and placed orders with vendors when necessary.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via email or telephone in a polite and professional manner.
  • Proofread documents before submission; corrected any errors found in grammar or punctuation.
  • Reviewed billing statements for accuracy prior to submitting them for payment processing.
  • Provided assistance with onboarding new employees by preparing orientation materials.
  • Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
  • Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenious Medical Care
Pensacola, FL
08.2016 - 04.2020
  • Assisted in the setup and operation of dialysis machines, including connecting dialyzer and tubing to hemodialysis machine.
  • Performed pre-treatment assessments on patients prior to beginning treatment process.
  • Monitored patient vital signs throughout duration of dialysis treatments, and reported any changes or issues to physician.
  • Assessed patient's progress during dialysis treatments and adjusted machine settings as needed for optimal results.
  • Responded quickly to alarms from hemodialysis machines, troubleshooting problems as necessary.
  • Provided education to patients about their kidney disease and proper diet and fluid restrictions before and after treatments.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly sterilized between uses according to safety protocols.
  • Provided emotional support to patients undergoing difficult treatments or those facing long-term prognoses with chronic renal failure.
  • Instructed patients in self-care techniques such as catheter care following discharge from clinic setting.
  • Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
  • Set up and operated hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
  • Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
  • Connected hemodialysis machine to patient's forearm or catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer.
  • Cleaned fistula, graft or catheter using antiseptic solution.
  • Inspected venous and arterial pressures to maintain pressures within established limits.
  • Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
  • Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
  • Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments.
  • Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.

Education

GED -

Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
05-2018

Skills

  • Taking Vital Signs
  • Assisting With Personal Grooming
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Helping With Medication
  • Emergency Care
  • Patient Care Monitoring
  • Relationship Building
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Cannulation
  • Blood Draw

Certification

  • CNA
  • Certified Phlebotomist
  • Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Inspiritas of Pensacola
08.2022 - 02.2023

Secretary/Bookkeeper

Initial Lawn Service
06.2020 - 08.2022

Certified Hemodialysis Technician

Fresenious Medical Care
08.2016 - 04.2020

GED -

Pensacola State College

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