Lathesia Ferguson
Prince George,VA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Coordinator/Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita
Richmond, VA
04.2016 - Current
- Scheduled appointments for clients with appropriate medical specialists.
- Coordinated with other health professionals to develop individualized plans of care for patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Maintained communication between the family and caregiver and other involved parties regarding the patient's condition.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Observed infection control policies at all times when interacting with patients or handling medical equipment.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Provided education to patients regarding diet, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, fluid management and medication compliance.
- Operated water purification systems that produce high quality water used in hemodialysis processes.
- Assisted nurses in providing patient care by performing tasks such as taking vital signs or collecting specimens.
- Assisted physicians with technical procedures such as arteriovenous fistula cannulation and hemodialysis treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, including the type of treatment received, duration of treatment and any other relevant information.
- Participated in team meetings with physicians and other healthcare professionals to discuss new techniques or procedures related to hemodialysis.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the facility's dialysis unit.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Dialysis
Petersburg, VA
11.2012 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, including the type of treatment received, duration of treatment and any other relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with technical procedures such as arteriovenous fistula cannulation and hemodialysis treatments.
- Conducted laboratory tests on blood samples taken from patients before and after dialysis sessions.
- Performed pre-treatment patient assessments, including vital signs and weight measurements.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
- Calibrated dialysate solution according to prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
- Updated knowledge of current trends in nephrology through continuing education courses.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted nurses with inserting catheters into patients for hemodialysis treatments.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician/Preceptor
US Renal Care
Petersburg, VA
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Observed infection control policies at all times when interacting with patients or handling medical equipment.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Ordered supplies needed for hemodialysis treatments from vendors or suppliers as necessary.
- Inspected all medical instruments prior to use on each patient to ensure sterility and safety.
- Provided education to patients regarding diet, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, fluid management and medication compliance.
- Operated water purification systems that produce high quality water used in hemodialysis processes.
- Assisted nurses in providing patient care by performing tasks such as taking vital signs or collecting specimens.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, including the type of treatment received, duration of treatment and any other relevant information.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing hemodialysis treatments by listening attentively and responding compassionately.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives within the facility's dialysis unit.
- Updated knowledge of current trends in nephrology through continuing education courses.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Trained new staff members on procedures and protocols.
- Participated in departmental meetings, providing valuable input on improvements.
Education
Certification - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Paul D Camp Community College
Franklin, VA05-2022
High School Diploma -
Greensville County High School
Emporia, VA06-2000
Skills
- Goal Setting
- Healthcare knowledge
- Organizational standards
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Adherence
- Care Planning
- Insurance Practices
- Medical Terminology
- Documentation
- Process Improvements
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician/Preceptor
US Renal Care
07.2019 - 12.2022
Care Coordinator/Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita
04.2016 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Dialysis
11.2012 - Current
Certification - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Paul D Camp Community College
High School Diploma -
Greensville County High School
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Certified Phlebotomist Technician
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