Samara Williams
Land O' Lakes,FL
Summary
Experienced Dialysis Technician with eight 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.
Patient Behavior Technician with four years of experience implementing behavioral plans and designated interventions for clients suffering from various behavioral conditions. In-depth knowledge of treatment plans and modification strategies. Skilled relationship-builder with first-rate communication and time management abilities. Committed to promoting development of functional skills and independence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care
10.2016 - Current
- Kellee Woods
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
RBT, Florida Autism Center, Kelly Bernard
02.2019 - 05.2021
- In my current position I work one on one with the clients
- I provided ABA
- (Applied Behavioral Analysis)
- Therapy
- I assist my clients with ADL's
- I also follow my clients plan of care and record data on the results.
Teaching Assistant
LYF Inc
05.2015 - 11.2015
- Jim Cracchiolo
- At LYF, I worked with special needs teens and adults
- My daily activities included creating and implementing daily lesson plans, were I planned and executed weekly educational field trips, as well as teaching ADL like cooking and doing laundry and the importance of personal hygiene.
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
Florida Hospital of North Pinellas
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Barbara Arnold
- At Florida Hospital I, work in the PACU and Pre-Op areas
- I worked directly under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians
- My daily duties included but were not limited to, obtaining and recording EKGs & vital signs, capillary blood glucose, Intake and Output
- I reported all abnormal findings
- I also removed IV reseals and catheters, assisted patients with activities of daily living and made post op follow up calls checking on the status of patients
- I also worked in the lab where I entered orders and drew labs.
Patient Care Technician
PCT, Life Care Center of New Port Richey, Lynn Croto
10.2011 - 09.2013
- While I was employed at Life Care Center of New Port Richey I worked in rehabilitation and skilled nursing areas
- My daily duties included but were not limited to, obtaining and recording vital signs, rounding and repositioning patients, reporting any concerns and patient complaints to RN
- Also assisting patients with
- ADL, assisted nurses with treatments and provided supportive care to patients and their families.
Education
High school - Health Science
Anclote High School
05.2011
Associate of Science - Psychology
SPC
Clearwater, FLSkills
- Employee Training
- Classroom Instruction
- Mental Health Support
- Data Collection
- HIPAA Requirements
- Patient Admission
- Microsoft Office
- Fistula Cannulation
- Preventative Care
- Patient Consultations
- Infection Control Standards
- Sterilization Monitoring
- Status Updates
- Safety Protocols
- Technical Support
- Phlebotomy
- Geriatrics
- Calm Under Stress
- Intake Recording
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Good Communication Skills
- Adaptability
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- CPR/BLS
- CNA
Timeline
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
RBT, Florida Autism Center, Kelly Bernard
02.2019 - 05.2021
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care
10.2016 - Current
Teaching Assistant
LYF Inc
05.2015 - 11.2015
PCT (Patient Care Technician)
Florida Hospital of North Pinellas
09.2013 - 05.2015
Patient Care Technician
PCT, Life Care Center of New Port Richey, Lynn Croto
10.2011 - 09.2013
High school - Health Science
Anclote High School
Associate of Science - Psychology
SPC
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