Latorya Haggins
Certified Hemo-Dialysis Tech
Belle Glade,FL
Summary
Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 5+ years working in high volume dialysis center in busy urban location. Caring and supportive clinician committed to providing quality service to patients and maintaining high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in dialysis environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CCHT
American Renal Care
BELLE GLADE, United States
10.2016 - Current
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Pharmacy Technician
American Care
BELLE GLADE, FL
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Everest University
Fort Lauderdale, FL 01.2008 - 11.2009
Skills
Biohazardous waste disposal
Direct Patient Care
Equipment Maintenance
Patient education
Measuring vital signs
HIPAA
Infection control standards
Dialysis treatment
Phlebotomy
Skilled in patient relations
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members at a time.
- Helped train 4 new staff members on new dialysis machine.
- Helped train 4 staff members on opening and closing procedures.
Timeline
CCHT
American Renal Care
10.2016 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
American Care
08.2014 - 09.2016
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Everest University
01.2008 - 11.2009