Lashanda Ricks
Muscle Shoals,AL
Summary
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician with nearly two decades of healthcare experience supporting chronic hemodialysis therapy, vascular access monitoring, and patient data collection. Careful protocol adherence, infection control audits, and equipment checks help support patient safety, compliance, and quality care. Also assists with training new staff on dialysis procedures.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
Davita
Florence, Alabama
05.2014 - Current
- Cannulate patient vascular access
- Review dialysis orders, provide chronic hemodialysis therapy
- Collect patient data, monitor and document status of vascular access
- Provide equipment care and quality assurance
- Trained new staff on dialysis procedures, enhancing overall team competency and patient care.
- Streamlined infection control audits, increasing compliance and improving patient outcomes.
- Conducted monthly infection control audits, ensuring adherence to health standards and enhancing patient safety.
- Answered telephones, provided information to callers, and transferred calls to appropriate individuals. Ensured adherence to dialysis protocols, enhancing patient safety and care quality.
- - Followed dialysis protocols, supporting patient safety and care quality.
operator
North American Lighting
Muscle Shoals, AL
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Coordinated movement of materials between workstations to support workflow
- Managed inventory of spare parts and materials to ensure availability for production needs
- Recorded production data in system and completed paperwork to maintain accurate operational records
Certified Nursing Assistant
SouthernCare Hospice
Muscle Shoals, AL
07.2006 - 08.2013
- Provided continuous care for actively dying patients to ensure comfort and dignity
- Monitored and reported vital statistics to ensure timely medical interventions
- Encouraged patients to develop work skills and engage in therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills and foster social relationships
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gelwood Nursing Home
Florence, Alabama
05.2005 - 07.2006
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to enhance comfort and independence.
- Monitored and documented vital signs to support patient health assessments., rehab experience
- Advocated for and upheld residents' rights to ensure dignity and respect
- Followed HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality and data security.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colbert County High School
Leighton, AL05-2004
Skills
- Vascular access cannulation
- Hemodialysis machine setup
- Dialysis order review
- Patient assessment
- Patient-centered care
- Efficiency
- Accuracy
- Time management
- Excellent communication
COURSES
- DEC 2023 - APR 2024
- Online HET Medical Billing&Coding Program at Calhoun Community College Occupational Skills Training Certificate April 17,2024
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Professional Summary
- Internship at One Love Hearing Concepts for medical billing&Coding
- Service-oriented, excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
Davita
05.2014 - Current
operator
North American Lighting
08.2013 - 01.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
SouthernCare Hospice
07.2006 - 08.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gelwood Nursing Home
05.2005 - 07.2006
High School Diploma -
Colbert County High School