Latonya Bizahaloni
P.O. Box 4362,Arizona
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Technician with a strong background at Fresenius Medical Care NA, specializing in patient education and infection prevention. Proven track record of enhancing patient comfort while significantly lowering infection rates. Recognized for a solid work ethic and outstanding teamwork abilities, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
State-certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in various healthcare environments. Attentive and dependable, I possess excellent bedside manners and time management skills, allowing me to effectively meet patient needs in busy care facilities. I have utilized my CNA certification in Arizona for two years before transitioning over to Fresenius Medical Care, where I earned my certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician. I worked full-time for one year and 6 months, over the past decade, have gained valuable experience as a traveling Patient Care Technician (PCT), adapting to diverse clinics and patient care requirements. I intend to continue my journey as a traveling PCT.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
02.2015 - 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.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tuba City Regional Health Care
12.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Managed complex wound care regimens for surgical patients, preventing complications such as infections or dehiscence.
- Provided quality wound care using evidence-based techniques that promoted healing while minimizing pain for patients.
- Performed wound care duties diligently, reducing risk of infection and accelerating the healing process.
- Educated patients on postoperative care instructions, resulting in fewer complications and faster recoveries following surgical procedures.
Education
Certificate - Welding
The Refrigeration School
Phoenix, AZ04.2024
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook, AZ12.2012
Diploma -
Chinle High School
Chinle, AZ05.2009
Skills
- Hemodialysis Procedures
- Infection control standards
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Dialysis treatment
- Vascular Access Management
- Patient care techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Fluid Management
- Patient Observation
- Blood sample collection
- Measuring vital signs
- Safety Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation accuracy
- Treatment Documentation
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Welding Specialist Training - 7 months
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
02.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tuba City Regional Health Care
12.2013 - 01.2014
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Welding Specialist Training - 7 months
Certificate - Welding
The Refrigeration School
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Northland Pioneer College
Diploma -
Chinle High School
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