Megan Estrada
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Dialysis
Saint Francis, WI
06.2022 - Current
- Provide direct patient care, including vital signs, needle placement and catheterizations.
- Operated medical equipment such as infusion pumps, respirators and oxygen tanks.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported any changes to the nurse or doctor on duty.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while providing quality care to patients.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are stocked on clinic floor at all times.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Conducted pre- and post-treatment assessments of patients, including vital sign monitoring.
- Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
Elderly Caregiver
Bridgeway Home Care
New Berlin, Wisconsin
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
Private Caregiver
Paul Gies
Butler, Wisconsin
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, tidying up living spaces and changing bed linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients who were dealing with depression or anxiety issues related to aging or health conditions.
- Organized medication reminders for clients taking multiple prescriptions throughout the day.
Restaurant Hostess
Olive Garden Restaurant
Brookfield, Wisconsin
11.2016 - 11.2020
- Answered incoming calls with appropriate greeting and provided information about menu items or services offered.
- Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
- Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Byron High School
Byron, IL06-2006
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Alarm response
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control standards
- Emergency Response
- Aseptic Techniques
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Patient Observation
- Patient Education
- Patient Care
- Maintaining dialysis equipment
Certification
- Adult & Infant CPR
- CCHT
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Dialysis
06.2022 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Bridgeway Home Care
03.2021 - 06.2022
Private Caregiver
Paul Gies
10.2020 - 02.2021
Restaurant Hostess
Olive Garden Restaurant
11.2016 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Byron High School