Latain Veals
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Professional patient care specialist with thorough preparation for delivering top-notch support in healthcare settings. Strong focus on effective team collaboration and achieving results. Proficient in patient monitoring, administering treatments, and assisting with daily activities. Adaptable and reliable, ensuring high standards of care with compassionate approach.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresinius Kidney Care
12.2012 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, following established protocols to ensure optimal patient safety during critical moments.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating specialized medical equipment such dialysis devices for enhanced patient diagnostics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Performed diagnostic tests accurately, ensuring timely results for informed decision-making regarding treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering a sense of comfort and understanding throughout the care process.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely care to patients in various healthcare settings.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients, conducting regular room checks and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Maintained accurate medical records by diligently entering patient data and updating information as needed.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, facilitating efficient patient care and reducing workload for nurses.
- Provided individualized care to patients, constantly monitoring their condition and reporting any changes to the nursing team.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
Correctional Officer Captain
Florida Department Of Corrections
03.1997 - 01.2012
- Resolved issues and disputes between inmates professionally and respectfully.
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Served as a role model for subordinates, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Rasmussen University
Ocala, FL06-2025
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Catheter care
- Isolation precautions
- Dialysis support
- Dialysis treatment
- Measuring vital signs
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Patient observation
- Infection control standards
- Biohazardous waste disposal
Accomplishments
- Earned "CARES Award"
- Trained over 10 staff on hemodialysis machine operations and proper connection to access the site.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician-CCHT
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresinius Kidney Care
12.2012 - Current
Correctional Officer Captain
Florida Department Of Corrections
03.1997 - 01.2012
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician-CCHT
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Rasmussen University
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