Lakesha Newton
La Grange,GA
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Technician with 8 years of experience providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure while explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Knowledgeable in operating Braun's and Fresenuis hemodialysis machines. Highly knowledgeable of infection control measures, aseptic techniques and bloodborne pathogens standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
2016.07 - Current
- Chart 30 min Vitals per patient
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Florence Hand Home
2013.05 - 2016.04
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Delivered high-quality care to nursing home patients in hospital facility.
- Served as advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Charted vitals per shift
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
La Grange, GA05.2026
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem Temple Christian School
Lagrange, United States06.1996
Skills
- Treatment Documentation
- Patient Observation
- CPR/AED
- Documentation
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Assessments
- Dialysis Support
- Medical History Documentation
- Punctual and Dependable
- Dialysis treatment
- Infection control protocols
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- PHLEBOTOMIST
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
2016.07 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Florence Hand Home
2013.05 - 2016.04
No Degree - Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem Temple Christian School
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- PHLEBOTOMIST
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