LaQuetha Barker

Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.

• Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
• Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
• Promoted to inventory clerk on opposite days. As a result of promotion was able to reduce cost for clinic by 30 percent within a year.
• Education provided to help promote long life and independence
• Educated on new AVF and AVG thru the access center to perform proper cannulation

• Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
• Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
• Provided patient education.
• Followed infection control procedures.
• Also was assigned to make bicarbonate and acid know as dialysate
• Opened and closed facility
• Disinfected water system on weekly basis using Ozone disinfection method.
• Filed patients treatment sheets and lab results.
• Input lab orders for monthly and mid month labs.
• Ordered medications
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
• Provided patient education.
• Monitored fluid intake and output levels under supervision of registered nurse
• Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.
• Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.

• Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
• Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
• Provided patient education.
• Followed infection control procedures.
• Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
• Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
• Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
• Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.