Ny-achsa Black
Dundalk,MD
Summary
Compassionate Dialysis Technician with expertise in hemodialysis procedures at DaVita, recognized for reducing infection rates through strict infection control standards. Adept at patient education and emergency response, fostering strong patient relationships while ensuring comfort and safety during treatments. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
01.2023 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Promoted health education among patients, offering guidance on dietary restrictions and self-care strategies related to kidney disease management.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Reduced infection rates by maintaining strict aseptic techniques during all procedures.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
- Strengthened patient relationships, consistently providing compassionate and empathetic care.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
Public Safety Officer
Broadway Services, Inc.
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and actions taken during shifts, contributing to effective communication between team members and supervisors.
- Provided first aid assistance during medical emergencies, applying life-saving techniques until paramedics arrived on scene.
- Patrolled assigned areas on foot, horseback or by vehicle.
- Monitored surveillance systems for potential threats or suspicious behavior around critical infrastructure, reporting findings to appropriate authorities for further investigation.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Responded promptly to alarms or calls for assistance from hospital staff or patients, deescalating tense situations when necessary.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing timely response and coordination with medical staff for patient safety.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, incidents, and actions taken during shifts as evidence in potential legal proceedings or investigations.
- Trained new security officers on hospital policies, emergency response plans, and communication strategies.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Baltimore, MD06-2018
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Infection control standards
- Patient education
- Patient care
- Dialysis treatment
- Patient observation
- Emergency response
- First aid certified
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
01.2023 - Current
Public Safety Officer
Broadway Services, Inc.
04.2021 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
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