Makeda Patterson
Detroit,MI
Summary
Resourceful CCHT /Patient care technician bringing more than 7 years of experience to growing clinic. Well versed in all facets of hemodialysis and accomplished in leveraging clinical knowledge to quickly respond to emergency situations. Committed to delivering top-notch care and building strong teams through one-on-one coaching and role modeling.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CCHT
DaVita
10.2017 - Current
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments.
- Recorded predialysis and post-dialysis weight and vitals signs to input into electronic medical records.
- Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions and monitored hemodialysis machines for malfunctions.
Care Giver
Attendant Care Companies
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Education
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI06.2026
Hemodialysis/Pct -
Dorsey School of Business
Southgate, MI11.2017
High School Diploma -
John J. Pershing High School
Detroit, MI06.2005
Skills
- Able to lift 40 pounds
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Team collaboration
- Maintaining dialysis equipment
- Patient relations
- Patient Care
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Vital statistics
- Complying with regulatory guidelines
- Advanced nephrology knowledge
- Patient records administration
- Patient Health Education
- Aseptic techniques
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Culturally aware
- CPR training
- Treatment Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Specimen Handling
- Patient Observation
- Blood Sample Collection
- Aseptic Techniques
- Patient Education
- Measuring Vital Signs
Timeline
CCHT
DaVita
10.2017 - Current
Care Giver
Attendant Care Companies
04.2017 - 01.2018
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
Henry Ford College
Hemodialysis/Pct -
Dorsey School of Business
High School Diploma -
John J. Pershing High School
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