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Miranda Taylor

Summary

Energetic Healthcare professional with a background as a Certified Nursing Assistant, dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in gaining/maintaining patient trust. Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Established Patient care Technician with a background in dialysis and a highly motivated preceptor training new pct's and nurses.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PCT- Preceptor

DaVita
12.2022 - 10.2024
  • Demonstrated effective communication strategies when interacting with patients, families, and staff members.
  • Cannulated AV Grafts and AV Fistulas for dialysis purposes.
  • Used sterile technique to clean CVC's to use for dialysis purposes.
  • Collected new employees labs by venipuncture.
  • Collected yearly employee labs by venipuncture.
  • Was a preceptor that trained new PCT's and new RN's.
  • Conducted observations of preceptee performance, providing feedback on areas needing improvement or reinforcement.
  • Provided guidance and support to new staff members in the clinical setting.
  • Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
  • Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
  • Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
  • Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
  • Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Administered medications as ordered by a physician before and or after dialysis treatments.

CNA

Right at Home
04.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted patient's with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Helped patient's walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Supported non-ambulatory patient's in range of motion exercises.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms to my supervisor.

CNA

Hilltop Senior Living
02.2015 - 12.2015
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, and heart rate.
  • Preformed hands-on nursing care adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to Medication aide or director of nursing.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Promoted compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.

Receptionist/Shampoo Assistant

The Right Cut Salon
10.2014 - 10.2015
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
  • Assisted with sweeping up hair and wiping down stations to keep salon clean and sanitary.
  • Checked in customers for appointments and notified stylists of clients' arrival.
  • Shampooed, conditioned and rinsed clients' hair.

CNA

Golden Living Nursing Home
09.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, and heart rate.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms and shared-living areas.
  • Preformed hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Help maintain relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare team to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in electronic record system.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Millbrook High School
Winchester, VA
06.2013

Skills

  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Calm and Level-Headed Under stress
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Organization and Efficiency
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Maintaining/forming patient relationships

Certification

NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician Effective date: 12/20/2022

Expires: 12/20/2026 Credential Number: X4Y4Z8C3


NNCC Certified Hemodialysis Technician Effective date: 01/31/2024 Expires: 01/31/2027


American Red Cross BLS CPR Effective date: 09/19/2024 Expires: 09/19/2026 Certificate ID: 01N1528


Certified Nursing Assistant Effective date: 06/18/2014 Expires: 06/30/2025 License Number: 1401167750

Timeline

PCT- Preceptor

DaVita
12.2022 - 10.2024

CNA

Right at Home
04.2016 - 12.2016

CNA

Hilltop Senior Living
02.2015 - 12.2015

Receptionist/Shampoo Assistant

The Right Cut Salon
10.2014 - 10.2015

CNA

Golden Living Nursing Home
09.2014 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Millbrook High School

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