Latasha Stiggers
Euclid,Ohio
Summary
Knowledgeable OCDT with 10 years of hands-on experience in hemodialysis, nephrology care and end-stage renal failure treatment. Well-versed in all elements of dialysis, including initiating and terminating treatment, educating patients and maintaining highest standards of sanitation and safety.
Professional in dialysis care with proven ability to ensure safe and effective treatments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in operating dialysis equipment, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining sterile environments. Adaptable and reliable, prepared to meet evolving needs of both patients and healthcare teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
11.2015 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Contributed to staff development by sharing expertise in dialysis processes during team meetings and training sessions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency with thorough machine maintenance, troubleshooting issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Patient education
- Infection control standards
- Patient care
- Dialysis treatment
- Patient care techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Patient observation
- Blood sample collection
- Measuring vital signs
- Safety monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- HIPAA
- Team collaboration
- Water treatment systems
- Patient care technician (PCT)
Paymentinformation
Visa, XXXX0991
Organization
Ohio Nurses Association, http://ohnurses.org/, Ohio Nurses Foundation, http://ohionursesfoundation.org/, The Ohio Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. (OBN-001-91)
Registration
07/13/20, 3390547, Ohio Nursing Law & Rules - Current Issues in Practice, Latasha Stiggers, 18, 18, 18, 18
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
11.2015 - Current
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