Sade Royster
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced Patient Care Technician with over seven year experience in providing outstanding care to patients in various fields. I also offer expert knowledge of hemodialysis treatment, unit operations, patient illness, laboratory protocols and regulatory guidelines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Philadelphia, PA
01.2018 - Current
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters and grafts.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Administered Heparin to patients as needed.
- Daily charting patients information and status.
- Conducting lab draws and glucose evaluations.
Patient Service Associate
Penn Medicine Hospital-Transplant
Philadelphia, PA
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Accessed patient information through various software applications, maintaining strict confidentiality to remain compliant with HIPAA regulations.
- Scheduled patient appointments and procedures.
- Supported hospital and clinic operations using customer service skills and detailed system knowledge.
- Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to meet patient needs.
- Experienced with EPIC Health systems.
COVID-19 Screener
Docs Healthcare
Philadelphia, PA
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed Covid testing at the Philadelphia School district via nasal Binax and PCR for laboratory testing.
- Sanitized work area and sterilized equipment and instruments to comply with protocols.
- Screened employees and visitors using specific protocol and non-contact infrared thermometers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family Cares in-Home Living Assistance
Philadelphia, PA
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Peformed direst patient care for Dementia patients.
Education
CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
Philadelphia, PA08.2019
High School Diploma -
Mastery Charter School
Philadelphia, PA06.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assisting
American Red Cross
New Philadelphia, PASome College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Delware County Community College
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Direct patient care
- Catheter care
- Ventipunture
- Lab draws and testing
- CPR/First Aid
- Vital signs
- Dialysis Treatment
- Infection control
- Data entry
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- IV management
- Epic Systems
Timeline
Patient Service Associate
Penn Medicine Hospital-Transplant
04.2023 - 11.2023
COVID-19 Screener
Docs Healthcare
08.2021 - 03.2022
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
01.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family Cares in-Home Living Assistance
04.2015 - 01.2018
CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
High School Diploma -
Mastery Charter School
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assisting
American Red Cross
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Delware County Community College
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