LaToya Little
Westerville,OH
Summary
Professional Certified Hemodialysis Technician with 10+ 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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
07.2019 - Current
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician
DaVita
Columbus, Ohio
05.2014 - 07.2019
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Provided consultation to patients on community support programs, ambulatory treatment options, or termination of treatment.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
Patient Care Technician
Park Vista Senior Living
Youngstown, OH
07.2005 - 12.2013
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Promoted office efficient charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
American National University - Salem
Youngstown, OH05.2010
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson HighSchool
Youngstown, OH06.2003
Skills
- Patient education
- Phlebotomy
- Direct Patient Care
- Dialysis treatment
- EMR
- HIPAA
- Records management specialist
Timeline
Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
07.2019 - Current
Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician
DaVita
05.2014 - 07.2019
Patient Care Technician
Park Vista Senior Living
07.2005 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
American National University - Salem
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson HighSchool