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NIJAE STEWART

Baltimore,MD

Summary

High School graduate & Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician/Phlebotomist with excellent writing and communication ability. I can bring additional valuable knowledge from recent healthcare positions. I am currently focusing on building and establishing relationships with a permanent organization

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Quik Travel Staffing
07.2023 - Current
  • Reduced infection risk by strictly adhering to all infection control protocols and properly disposing of biohazard materials.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all relevant patient information including vital signs and treatment specifics for each dialysis session.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe dialysis environment.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.

Patient Care Technician

DaVita
03.2021 - Current
  • Assembling supplies and preparing machinery
  • Testing monitors and machine functions
  • Taking patient vital signs before and after treatment
  • Measuring, calculating and adjusting blood flow and fluid removal rates
  • Monitoring patients and equipment, responding to alarms, and adjusting treatment
  • Responding appropriately to dialysis-related emergencies
  • Disinfecting dialysis supplies and sanitizing equipment
  • Blood draw

Patient Care Technician

Concerto Renal Services
12.2022 - 07.2023
  • Initiated dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
  • Accomplished PCT providing skilled technical services for renal disease patients undergoing dialysis. Executes hands-on public health practices to maximize health status of individuals. Continually maintained positive attitude in emergent, stressful situations.
  • Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
  • Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
  • Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
  • Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
  • Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.

Paratransit Bus Operator

First Transit
08.2017 - 03.2020
  • Provided excellent service to passengers that needed assistance while also including collecting fares and offering more information about their scheduled route information
  • Assisted elderly and disable citizens with transportation to their destination if need, exuded friendly, courteous, and positive attitude while demonstrating professionalism.

Patient Caregiver

Synergy Homecare
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Assisted elderly clients with daily living needs, assisted with bathing and personal grooming and all-around general wellness
  • Assisted other technicians with filling prescriptions for the accurate amount needed while keeping patient information safe.

Cashier

ShopRite
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Built relationships with customers to increase the like hood of repeat business
  • Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences
  • Provided ongoing guest service
  • Operated newly designed registers to check out customer.

Education

No Degree - Phlebotomy

American Academy of Phlebotomy
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Edmondson Westside High School
Baltimore, MD
05.2014

Skills

  • Excellent work ethic strong interpersonal skills creative problem solver,
  • Microsoft proficient, quick learner, exceptionally punctual
  • Infection control
  • Can work in a team or individually
  • Significant customer service
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Creative problem solver
  • Customer service
  • Assisting customers
  • Quick learner
  • Hemodialysis Procedures
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Patient Care
  • Specimen handling

Certification

  • Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician

Timeline

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Quik Travel Staffing
07.2023 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Concerto Renal Services
12.2022 - 07.2023

Patient Care Technician

DaVita
03.2021 - Current

Paratransit Bus Operator

First Transit
08.2017 - 03.2020

Patient Caregiver

Synergy Homecare
08.2015 - 08.2017

Cashier

ShopRite
06.2014 - 08.2015

No Degree - Phlebotomy

American Academy of Phlebotomy

High School Diploma -

Edmondson Westside High School

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