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LaTonya Davidson

Summary

Practiced Clinical Technician with 9 years of experience improving patient outcomes through quality care. Partners with diverse healthcare providers to develop training plans, optimizing use of systems and care. Contributes to effective implementation of physician orders.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Hemodialysis Technician II

Davita Clinic
04.2017 - Current
  • Administer normal saline solution via the extracorporeal system
  • Administer per initiation of hemodialysis procedure 2% xylocaine subcutaneously
  • Administer via the extracorporeal system and/or via the cannulated access site the anticoagulantheparin in the dose prescribed by the physician and monitored by the nursing staff
  • Perform the ability to assess and monitor patients on an ongoing basis and communicates informationto appropriate team member
  • Execute the ability to respond in emergency situation
  • Reinforces educationto patients
  • Perform patient care and observations (e.g
  • Flow sheets, AMA=s, incident reports)
  • Execute professionalapproach to job
  • Carries out doctors' orders within parameters of role
  • Follows infection control policies and procedures (e.g
  • Hand washing, face shield and gloves)
  • Skilled technical and task-oriented skills (e.g
  • Cannulation, machine setups and disinfection)
  • Performsblood drawing procedures, (e.g
  • Monthly labs, kinetic modeling, Hct, RBS and other special bloods).

Acute Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Medical City Healthcare
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Ability to assess and monitor patients on an ongoing basis (keeping in mind age-specific needs) and communicates information to appropriate team member
  • Demonstrates ability to respond in emergency situation
  • Reinforces education to patients
  • Documents patient care and observations (e.g
  • Flow sheets, AMA=s, incident reports)
  • Demonstrates professional approach to job
  • Follows operational activities specific to assigned unit, (e.g
  • Call-in times, breaks)
  • Demonstrates acceptance of constructive criticism and direction from supervisors
  • Demonstrates ability to plan work activities
  • Demonstrates problem-solving methodologies for benefit of patients/significant others and the patient care area
  • Does so within scope of authority
  • Carries out doctors' orders within parameters of role
  • Follows infection control policies and procedures (e.g
  • Hand washing, face shield and gloves)
  • Serves as a resource referral for the patient and staff
  • Maintains neat and safe work area
  • Demonstrates technical and task-oriented skills (e.g
  • Cannulation, machine setups and disinfection)
  • Performs blood drawing procedures, (e.g
  • Monthly labs, kinetic modeling, Hct, RBS and other special bloods)
  • Administer normal saline solution via the extracorporeal system
  • Administer via the extracorporeal system and/or via the cannulated access site the anticoagulant heparin in the dose prescribed by the physician and monitored by the nursing staff
  • Under the supervision of an RN initiates and discontinues CRRT treatments
  • Provides trouble shooting assistance to the ICU staff
  • Other duties as assigned.

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician II

DaVita Clinic
04.2013 - 03.2017
  • Assembling the dialysis machine and ensuring its proper performance
  • Monitoring patients undergoing dialysis treatment
  • Ensuring the usage of the dialysis machine is safe and secure
  • Administering local anesthesia
  • Talking patients through the dialysis process
  • Monitoring and adjusting patient fluid removal rates as required
  • Working in tandem with nurses and doctors
  • Ensuring the sterilization of operating equipment before use
  • Responding to emergency scenarios
  • Attending to patient needs
  • Understanding patient physical and emotional concerns
  • Educating patients on health maintenance and care
  • Developing operational training material for staff.

Lead Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Methodist North Healthcare
02.2009 - 03.2013
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses
  • Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement ofprocesses and treatments.

Education

Certification in Registered Phlebotomy -

Tennessee Technology Center

High School Diploma -

Millington Central High
8050 West St, Millington, TN 38053
05.2002

Skills

  • Dialysis Experience (9 years)
  • Infection Control Training (8 years)
  • Phlebotomy (10 years)
  • Patient Care (9 years)
  • Specimen Processing
  • IV Insertion
  • International Regulations
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Specimen Transportation Arrangements
  • Blood Testing
  • Specimen Labeling
  • Phlebotomy Procedures
  • Biohazard Disposal
  • Patient Records Documentation
  • Collect Samples
  • Patient Relations
  • Venipuncture (10 years)
  • ICU Experience (Less than 1 year)
  • Laboratory Experience (10 years)
  • Experience Administering Injections (4 years)

Certification

October 2021 to October 2023

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
  • Covid-19 vaccinated
  • BLS

Timeline

Acute Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Medical City Healthcare
06.2021 - 02.2022

Clinical Hemodialysis Technician II

Davita Clinic
04.2017 - Current

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician II

DaVita Clinic
04.2013 - 03.2017

Lead Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Methodist North Healthcare
02.2009 - 03.2013

Certification in Registered Phlebotomy -

Tennessee Technology Center

High School Diploma -

Millington Central High

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