MA PERLITA RAVARRA

* Initiates and terminates dialysis treatments for renal patients while monitoring vitals and documenting outcomes and other medical assistant duties
* Monitor patient and dialysis equipment during dialysis treatment, reporting any changes or problem to charge nurse

* Initiates basic CPR measures in the event of cardiac and /or pulmonary arrest and responds to emergency situations related to dialysis treatment
* Evaluates patient care needs, prioritizes treatment, and maintains patient flow.

* Takes,monitors, and records patient vital signs before, during and after treatment.

Experience

* Obtains all prescribed laboratory specimens prior to ending dialysis treatment.
* Calculates fluid removal or replacement achieved during dialysis procedure according to established protocols and prescription; checks patients for adverse reactions.

• Promotes positive company relationships with patients, clients, and the public through prompt, accurate, and courteous resolutions of all telephone and other inquiries
• Identifies pre-analytical as well as post-analytical problems that may adversely affect test performance or results, and notifies the appropriate department, manager/supervisor or the client
• Drives the company car to different Nursing Homes for blood collection
• Limits discrepancies by accurately handling, storing, transporting and submitting all specimen samples
• Acts as courier to transport specimens as needed
• Adheres to all laboratory requirements and enforced compliance with regulations.

• Provided coverage in both inpatient and outpatient settings including all Queens Medical Center Laboratories both in Oahu and the neighbor islands
• Unloaded, unpacked and routed incoming specimens by type to different staging areas for further processing
• Prepared specimens for in-house testing and for transport to off-site to reference laboratories
• Performed Forensic Toxicology specimen collection such as Breath Alcohol and Urine Drug Testing.

• Used multiple electronic medical software, including Antrim to conduct patient intakes and send correspondence
• Obtained variety of blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
• Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures through compassion and expertise
• Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging and aliquoting specimens for logistics courier to pickup
• Trained KCC Phlebotomy students and new employees
• Protected patient information by adhering to strict confidentiality standard.