Meka Hawkins
East St. Louis,IL
Summary
Dialysis Tech with over 4 years of experience and also been a Medical Assistant for 3 plus years. Experienced in supervising patients to ensure their safety and security in admissions during emergency assessments and responsible for interacting with patients of all ages and all walks of life. Responsible for monitoring complaints and developing a corrective action plan. Experienced in monitoring and documenting patient behavior electronically. Experienced with Infant to Geriatric. Maintained a daily schedule of activities and a good cleaning plan for the facility and provided continuous care for all patients with and without disabilities. EMR: EPIC, HMR, NextGen and Chairside. Start Date: RTO Request: July Interview Availability: M-F (12 Pm - 5 pm CST) Vaccination Status: Fully Vaccinated/Boosters
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Tech
Fresenius medical care
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Collect and assess the patient's chart and vitals
- Assembling the dialysis machine and ensuring its proper performance
- Monitoring patients undergoing dialysis treatment
- Ensuring the usage of the dialysis machine is safe and secure
- Administering local anesthesia
- Talking patients through the dialysis process
- Monitoring and adjusting patient fluid removal rates as required
- Working in tandem with nurses and doctors
- Ensuring the sterilization of operating equipment before use
- Manage dialysis machine set up and assemble the extracorporeal circuit
- Prepare and position the patient for treatment
- Searches DOA's and completes the required DOA reports
- Monitor technical/ clinical vitals during the treatment
Dialysis
DaVita dialysis
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Collect and assess the patient's chart and vitals
- Assembling the dialysis machine and ensuring its proper performance
- Monitoring patients undergoing dialysis treatment
- Ensuring the usage of the dialysis machine is safe and secure
- Administering local anesthesia
- Talking patients through the dialysis process
- Monitoring and adjusting patient fluid removal rates as required
- Working in tandem with nurses and doctors
- Ensuring the sterilization of operating equipment before use
Medical Assistant
Affilinial Healthcare
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Deliver exceptional patient service drawing blood, taking EKGs and urinalysis
- Guarantee smooth front and back office operations filing and patient charting
- Provide stellar patient service rooming patients
- Measuring vitals and performing urinalysis
- Strep cultures, influenza injections, charting and verifying insurance coverage
Medical Assistant
SSM Medical Group
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Provide stellar patient service rooming patients
- Measuring vitals and performing urinalysis
- Strep cultures, influenza injections, charting and verifying insurance coverage
Medical Assistant
Epilepsy Foundation of Southern Illinois
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Perform patient services assisting with daily living activities
- Safely and promptly transport residents to and from appointments
- Ensure proper nutrition is available by grocery shopping and preparing resident meals
Education
Associate Degree -
Vatterott College
Fairview Heights, IL11.2017
Skills
- Specimen collection
- Blood draws
- EKG
- Management
- Scheduling
- Inventory control
- System management
- Team-oriented environment
- Strong Supervisory
Certification
CCHT, 11/01/26
Reason For Gap
09/01/17, 09/01/20, Went for neck surgery
Accomplishments
Dean’s list, Ccht certified as of Nov of 2023
Timeline
Dialysis Tech
Fresenius medical care
05.2022 - 12.2024
Dialysis
DaVita dialysis
05.2020 - 06.2022
Medical Assistant
Affilinial Healthcare
09.2017 - 07.2020
Medical Assistant
SSM Medical Group
08.2016 - 09.2017
Medical Assistant
Epilepsy Foundation of Southern Illinois
07.2016 - 07.2017
Associate Degree -
Vatterott College
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