Odia Kaba
Bronx,NY
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
The Bronx, NY
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machines to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
Medical Technician
Triboro Center
The Bronx, NY
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained medication stock, MAR, and administered medications
- Maintained related medical records under the supervision of charge nurse
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Home Health Aide
Triboro Center
The Bronx, NY
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted with client's needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
Contact Tracer
NYC Health + Hospitals
New York, NY
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Communicated with contacts in a professional and empathetic manner maintaining emotional and cultural awareness
- Followed set protocol for contacting assigned newly diagnosed COVID-19 case patients and documented contact attempts and timeframes.
- Explained the importance of contact tracing to prevent disease transmission and keep communities healthy.
Direct Support Professional
Maryhaven Center of Hope
Port Jefferson Station, NY
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided assistance, care, and support to developmentally disabled children.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Hospital Receptionist
Stony Brook University Hospital
Stony Brook, NY
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Guided visitors and patients to the appropriate location within the hospital
- Took detailed messages and delivered to appropriate person/department
- Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
Volunteer
MedLife
Cuzco, Peru
03.2019 - 03.2019
- Shadowed & aided local healthcare professionals as they provided care
- Built mobile clinics in resource-poor areas and provided basic medical treatment and screens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
The Bronx, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2021
High School Diploma -
The Young Women’s Leadership of East Harlem
New York, NY06.2017
Skills
- HIPAA Protocol
- Bedside Care/Manner
- Teamwork/Team Collaboration
- Speak and write elementary Spanish
- Infection/Isolation Protocol
Licenses & Certifications
Registered Professional Nursing License-(RN, NY)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification- AHA
Mandated Reporter Certification
Home Health Aide Certification
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
02.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Technician
Triboro Center
10.2021 - 05.2022
Home Health Aide
Triboro Center
10.2021 - 03.2022
Contact Tracer
NYC Health + Hospitals
07.2020 - 08.2021
Direct Support Professional
Maryhaven Center of Hope
11.2019 - 05.2020
Hospital Receptionist
Stony Brook University Hospital
11.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer
MedLife
03.2019 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Stony Brook University
High School Diploma -
The Young Women’s Leadership of East Harlem