Leslie Joyner
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with over eight years of experience in administering dialysis treatments and training new staff. Known for strong adherence to infection control protocols and emergency response, contributing to safer patient environments and enhanced care delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Center
Dundalk, MD
11.2017 - Current
- Administered patient care procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in dialysis treatments, preparing equipment and maintaining sterile conditions throughout procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and self-care techniques, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, facilitating efficient patient care and reducing workload for nurses.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita
Baltimore, MD
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely reporting of any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in the preparation and administration of dialysis treatments under supervision.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and self-care techniques for improved health management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
ER Technician
Harborview Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
06.2004 - 07.2016
- Administered patient triage and assessments to determine urgency of medical conditions.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems for effective communication.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and treatment plans.
- Applied critical thinking skills in various situations such as prioritizing tasks based on severity level or recognizing potential life-threatening conditions.
- Assisted with wound care and dressing changes, promoting proper healing and preventing potential complications.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Spiritual Foundation
Baltimore, MD09-2010
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Catheter care
- Isolation precautions
- IV insertion
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Blood glucose testing
- Dialysis treatment
- Patient education
- Infection control standards
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- HIPAA
- Infection control protocols
- Emergency response
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Center
11.2017 - Current
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita
07.2016 - 11.2017
ER Technician
Harborview Medical Center
06.2004 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
New Spiritual Foundation