Monica Smith
Eugene,OR
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis, skilled in vital signs monitoring and hemodialysis procedures. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective communication. Actively contributed to quality improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal patient safety and care delivery in high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Care First Rehabilitation
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided compassionate care to individuals with diverse needs, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes and communicating effectively with team members.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient health information accurately.
- Administered prescribed medications and documented patient responses accurately.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed emergency situations effectively, following established protocols to ensure optimal patient safety during critical moments.
- Provided individualized care to patients, constantly monitoring their condition and reporting any changes to the nursing team.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and timely care to patients in various healthcare settings.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts within the department by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Patient Care Technician/Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical
UEI College
Oceanside, CA06-2022
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Catheter care
- Isolation precautions
- Patient care
- Hemodialysis procedures
- CPR certification
- Blood glucose testing
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Care First Rehabilitation
01.2025 - 01.2026
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
09.2024 - 04.2025
Patient Care Technician/Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
04.2023 - 08.2024
Medical Assistant - Medical
UEI College