Latarsha King
Killeen,TX
Summary
To obtain a position in a clinical setting that will allow me to utilize my skills and training to provide excellent healthcare
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
TX
08.2013 - Current
- Primary duties including initiating and terminating dialysis thru the patient’s access
- Monitoring vital signs every 30 minutes, ensuring water samples were safe to initiate treatment
- Documenting electronically and reporting to the assigned nurse
- Ensuring equipment was working properly
- Expedited response times for emergencies during hemodialysis sessions by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emergency procedures and equipment use.
- Evaluated long-term progress of patients by assisting with monthly assessments and reviews.
- Maintained a clean, sterile, and organized environment for optimal patient health and infection control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care plans were followed accurately.
Medical Assistant
St David's North Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
HEMODIALYSIS PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Scott and White Dialysis
TX
03.2010 - 08.2013
- Primary duties including initiating and terminating dialysis thru the patient’s access
- Monitoring vital signs every 30 minutes, ensuring water samples were safe to initiate treatment
- Documenting electronically and reporting to the assigned nurse
- Ensuring equipment was working properly and cleaned for the next patient
basic care provider
Encore nursing services
HI
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Company Overview: This facility cared for children with disabilities
- I assisted with activities of daily living (ADL)
- I fed and bathed the children
- I also met with the families and updated them on the care plan for the day
- This facility cared for children with disabilities
Child Care Provider
Family Childcare Home
HI
06.2007 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: This business I conducted out of my personal residence on the military installation
- It was an in-home FCC licensed daycare that operated from 5am to 5pm 5 days a week
- This business I conducted out of my personal residence on the military installation
certified nursing assistant
Raleigh Health and Rehab / Rex Hospital
NC
12.2004 - 12.2005
- Worked as a CNA Monday thru Saturday with Raleigh Health and Rehab and PRN with Rex Hospital
- Was available to help cover shifts when needed
certified nursing assistant
baptist hospital
TN
01.1999 - 12.2004
- I worked this job for many years
- As a CNA I personally took 12-14 patients per shift
- I started out in sub acutes, moved to nursery and floated to several other areas such as post- partum, gyn and med surg
Education
Phlebotomy -
Hawaii Medical Institute
Honolulu, hi01.2009
cNA Certification -
Nursing assistant training (NAT)
Nashville, TN01.1996
Skills
- Customer service
- Admission and discharge
- Electronic charting and filing
- Scheduling
- Patient observation and evaluation
- Obtaining vital signs
- Processing labs
- Performing ECG
- Arterial and venous cannulation
- Blood collection
- Aseptic/Sterile technique
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Reinforcing patient education
- Maintaining patient safety
- Vascular Access Management
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Adaptable to change
- Critical thinking abilities
- Continuous learning mindset
- Medical record documentation
- Fluid Balance Monitoring
- Emergency Response Preparedness
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Anemia management
- Hemodialysis Machine Setup
- Patient Comfort Measures
- Stress management techniques
- Infection control procedures
- Dialysis treatment
- Measuring vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Care
- Blood sample collection
- Patient Education
- Documentation accuracy
References
- Krystle Graham, RN, Fresenius Medical Care, (254) 596-4953
- Lyneshia Prince, BSN, RN, , Fresenius Medical Care (901) 230-7555
- Javion Williams, CHT, Dialysis Patient Care Technician, Fresenius Medical Care, (254) 220-7779
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- Dialysis Technician Certification- Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Medical Assistant
St David's North Austin Medical Center
11.2022 - 02.2023
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
08.2013 - Current
HEMODIALYSIS PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Scott and White Dialysis
03.2010 - 08.2013
basic care provider
Encore nursing services
01.2009 - 02.2010
Child Care Provider
Family Childcare Home
06.2007 - 12.2008
certified nursing assistant
Raleigh Health and Rehab / Rex Hospital
12.2004 - 12.2005
certified nursing assistant
baptist hospital
01.1999 - 12.2004
cNA Certification -
Nursing assistant training (NAT)
Phlebotomy -
Hawaii Medical Institute