Laiana Brimmer
Sumter,SC
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Technician with 2 years of experience providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, equipment operations and regulatory guidelines. Highly knowledgeable of infection control measures, aseptic techniques and bloodborne pathogens standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita
03.2022 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for improved patient outcomes and streamlined communication among providers.
- Delivered exceptional wound care, ensuring proper healing procedures were followed while minimizing risk of infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Administered intravenous therapy under supervision of registered nurses, adhering strictly to protocol for optimal results without complications.
- Implemented patient-centered interventions based on individual needs assessments and tailored care plans accordingly.
- Coordinated patient transportation, ensuring timely and safe transfers between various healthcare facilities or departments.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Supported post-operative care by closely monitoring vital signs, administering prescribed medications, and addressing any complications promptly.
Patient Transporter
Dorn VA Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
- Completed detailed patient transport logs, ensuring accurate documentation for hospital records.
- Improved efficiency in transporting patients by quickly navigating through the hospital''s various departments and floors.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and timely transportation.
- Assisted with discharge process by escorting patients with belongings to leave facility safely and comfortably.
- Supported clinical staff during emergencies as needed, showcasing adaptability and commitment to overall hospital goals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering a positive hospital experience.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Contributed to a safe environment for all individuals within the hospital by adhering to established safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Care
Greenville Tech
Greenville, SCBachelor of Arts - Health Care Management
Lander University
Greenwood, SC12.2022
Skills
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Case oversight
- Emergency Response
- Equipment Calibration
- Family Education
- Sterilization techniques
- Needs Assessment
- Patient Care
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Patient Monitoring
- Infection control protocols
- Critical Thinking
- Specimen handling
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Systems Quality Evaluations
- Patient records administration
- Treatment Documentation
- Sample Collection
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Patient Assessments
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- HIPAA Compliance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- In-Service Training
- Patient Education
- HIPAA
- Needs Assessment
- BLS Certified
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Languages
English
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Certified Phlebotomy Tech
- BLS
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita
03.2022 - Current
Patient Transporter
Dorn VA Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Health Care
Greenville Tech
Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Management
Lander University