Latoyia Garnett-Ditto
Louisville,KY
Summary
Skilled team player with strong background in clinical environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities. Organized employee bringing strengths in handling work independently and solving routine problems without oversight. Offers expertise in computer skills and people skills and ability to quickly learn new processes. Very dependable employee equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase customer satisfaction. Accomplished Certified Hemodialysis Technician professional bringing proven expertise in clinical operations and practices. Manages activities with good understanding of current needs and future targets. Offers excellent project management and team leadership abilities.
Healthcare professional prepared for critical role of supporting renal patients. Possesses hands-on experience in dialysis procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, with key skills in equipment handling and patient communication.
Knowledgeable Clerical Skills with solid foundation in providing renal care. Adept at performing dialysis procedures and ensuring patient comfort, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability in machine maintenance and patient education.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
American Renal Associates
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Contributed to staff development by sharing expertise in dialysis processes during team meetings and training sessions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various types of dialysis equipment, quickly adapting to new technologies as they were introduced.
- Assisted physicians in evaluating patients'' dialysis needs, effectively communicating pertinent information regarding treatment progress.
- Safeguarded patients through vigilant observation for any adverse reactions or complications, taking swift corrective action when necessary.
- Exceeded quality assurance standards by consistently adhering to established protocols and following best practices in dialysis care provision.
- Facilitated strong communication channels between patients, families, and healthcare providers for optimal collaborative care efforts.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues, offering guidance on dialysis procedures while fostering a supportive work environment.
- Supported seamless transitions between shifts by thoroughly updating incoming technicians on patient status and ongoing treatment requirements.
- Improved patient outcomes by carefully monitoring and adjusting dialysis treatment parameters.
- Reduced environmental impact by implementing waste reduction strategies in dialysis process.
- Improved treatment outcomes, tailoring dialysis modalities to each patient's specific needs.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2007 - 07.2024
- Kept inventory levels optimized and supplies organized for forecasted demands.
- Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Developed and communicated standard operating procedures to team of five to six members.
- Satisfied customers every day with fast, friendly, and knowledgeable support for dialysis needs.
- Collaborated well with team members to carry out daily assignments and achieve team targets.
- Guided visitors to staff members and business locations with warm, personable approach.
- Protected business from unnecessary liability by carefully following security and safety standards.
- Lead teams through routine operations and unexpected challenges with strong decision-making skills and expert dialysis knowledge.
- Determined team targets and implemented plans to achieve goals at individual and group level.
- Filed records to keep system efficient and information organized.
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.
- Worked with managers to address problems such as staffing and patient care.
- Taught new employees important procedures such as direct patient care and policy and procedures and also water room treatment.
- Ordered, organized, and rotated supplies.
- Managed communications between team members, customers and vendors to keep operations efficient and successful.
- Coordinator for patient travel (setting up dialysis treatments for travel)
- Worked with various Doctors and scheduling patients with different specialists.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate electronic records of each treatment session''s details.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Provided in-patient care for 24 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
- Contributed to increased patient satisfaction scores through diligent attention to detail and personalized care approaches.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the clinic, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with data analysis for evaluation of hemodialysis treatment effectiveness, leading to better-informed care decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care plans.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients'' families by clearly communicating expectations and progress updates throughout treatment periods.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning by attending relevant conferences, workshops, or webinars in the field of hemodialysis technology.
- Assisted patients during treatment, monitoring vital signs and ensuring their safety throughout the process.
Education
RAD Diploma - Limited Radiology Degree
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY05-2027
Skills
- Supply management
- Policy enforcement
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Electronic record keeping
- Proficient in Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Inventory ordering and maintaining supplies for the clinic
- Knowledgeable of policy and procedures and updating and maintaining logs for said policy and procedures
- Verbal communication
- Multitasking
- Documentation
- File updating
- Scan in patient records to DI system
- Telephone communication (answering and receiving calls for Doctor's office)
- Drawing, labeling, and shipping of labs and lab supplies
- Customer relations
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Infection control standards
- Patient education
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Treatment documentation
- Patient health education
- HIPAA
- Records management
- Emergency response
- Continuing education
- Patient records administration
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
American Renal Associates
07.2024 - Current
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care
01.2007 - 07.2024
RAD Diploma - Limited Radiology Degree
Sullivan University
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