Olga Gibbs
Port St Lucie,FL
Summary
Skilled CCHT with proven expertise in hemodialysis procedures and patient care, honed at DaVita Dialysis Corporation. Excelled in maintaining sterility and managing emergency responses, significantly enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Demonstrates strong communication skills, ensuring effective team coordination and patient education. Achieved notable improvements in treatment efficacy and infection control standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CCHT
Us Renal Care
07.2017 - Current
- Performed accurate water quality testing, ensuring optimal conditions for safe and effective dialysis treatments.
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
- Provided comprehensive pre-and post-treatment assessments, identifying any potential complications and addressing them promptly.
- Improved patient care by providing timely and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
- Delivered required oxygen by mask or cannula.
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
03.2008 - 06.2017
- 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.
- Performed diagnostic tests accurately, ensuring timely results for informed decision-making regarding treatment plans.
- Promoted effective communication among healthcare professionals, acting as a liaison between patients and their providers when necessary.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating specialized medical equipment such as EKG machines or dialysis devices for enhanced patient diagnostics.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
Mid County Nursing
West Palm Beach, FL01-2019
Skills
- Hemodialysis procedures
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Vascular Access care
- Maintaining sterility
- Equipment setup
- Electrolyte balance
- Dialysis treatment
- Measuring vital signs
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Infection control standards
- Biohazardous waste disposal
- Patient relations
- Equipment maintenance
- Emergency response
- Patient health education
- Hemodialysis treatment
Timeline
CCHT
Us Renal Care
07.2017 - Current
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
03.2008 - 06.2017
No Degree - Nursing Assistant
Mid County Nursing
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