A highly motivated individual, Currently working as a dialysis technician at Fresenius Medical Care. Veteran with 6 years of service in the Louisiana Army National Guard. Experienced Dialysis Technician with 5 years of experience providing outstanding care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Accomplished in building rapport with patients and explaining procedures to ease anxiety. Offering expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations, and regulatory guidelines.
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Raven Smith
Many,LA
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Fresenius Dialysis
Dialysis Technician
10.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Provided in-patient care for 6 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment
Sabine Medical Center
Phlebotomist
04.2017 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Evaluated students’ competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Sabine A R C & Affiliates
Trainer
10.2014 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Gathered and organized supplementary material to support structured lessons.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
West La Family Practice
Medical Assistant
08.2015 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Louisiana National Guard
Human Intelligence Collector
08.2008 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Government and Military.
- Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations.
- Prepared documents for destruction.
- Gathered evidence and processed crime scenes and evidence.
- Tracked personnel and supplies within company.
- Sorted and routed incoming correspondence and messages.
- Planned and briefed personnel on missions.
- Served as custodian of classified documents.
- Operated and maintained field communications equipment.
- Trained in use of tear gas and explosives.
- Documented and processed classified materials.
Education
Bossier Parish Community CollegeBossier City, LA
Associate of Science from Nursing
12.2023
University Overview
Ayers Career CollegeShreveport, Louisiana
Certification, Medical Assisting from Medical Assisting
05.2015
University Overview
Skills
- Medical Assisting
- Medical records review
- Diagnostic testing
- Venipuncture
- Measuring vital statistics
- Seasoned in medical clinical procedures
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Served 6 years in the Louisiana National Guard Completed a Certified Medical Assistant Program.
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Heart Saver/AED Certification
- Medical Assistant
- Medication Aide
Affiliations
Affiliations
Clinic Manager, Sabine Rural Health Clinic
(318) 256- 2000
Professional
Dawn Davis
Certified Medical Assistant/ Instructor, Ayers Career College
318-868-3000
ProfessionalTimeline
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Dialysis
10.2018 - Current
Phlebotomist
Sabine Medical Center
04.2017 - 05.2019
Medical Assistant
West La Family Practice
08.2015 - 07.2016
Trainer
Sabine A R C & Affiliates
10.2014 - 10.2018
Human Intelligence Collector
Louisiana National Guard
08.2008 - 08.2014
Bossier Parish Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
Ayers Career College
Certification, Medical Assisting from Medical Assisting
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