Lakesha Smith
Chiefland,FL
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with expertise in dialysis equipment maintenance and patient documentation at Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in emergency response and infection control, consistently ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction. Committed to continuous education and training of healthcare staff.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Trenton , FL
04.2025 - Current
- Managed inventory of dialysis supplies and reordered as necessary.
- Performed clerical tasks such as scheduling appointments or updating medical charts.
- Participated in continuous education to stay updated on dialysis technology advancements.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Monitored patient reactions and machine operation during dialysis treatment.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Assisted patients in understanding the dialysis process and answering their questions.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Performed routine maintenance on dialysis equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were stocked in patient rooms at all times.
- Provided direct patient care, including vital signs, wound care and catheterizations.
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
- Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Observed infection control policies when providing care for infectious diseases.
- Collected specimens from patients for diagnostic testing.
- Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Documented all patient information accurately in their medical records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chiefland High School
Chiefland FL05-1996
Skills
- Dialysis equipment maintenance
- Patient documentation
- Inventory management
- Patient care procedures
- Emergency response
- Healthcare teamwork
- Team training
- Infection control
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Accomplishments
Preceptor for 21 years
Certification
- Clinical certified hemodialysis technician
- Home therapy technician
- CPR certified
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
04.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Chiefland High School
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