SARAH PASKEWITZ
New London,MN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
Willmar, MN
01.2023 - Current
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Facilitated communication between different departments within the organization.
- Created travel arrangements and distributed travel details to appropriate personnel.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Scheduled appointments between clients and customers and internal staff members.
- Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
Willmar, MN
04.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used for dialysis treatments according to safety protocols.
- Participated in team meetings with physicians and other healthcare professionals to discuss new techniques or procedures related to hemodialysis.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments, including the type of treatment received, duration of treatment and any other relevant information.
- Provided education to patients regarding diet, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, fluid management and medication compliance.
- Administered medications prescribed by physician prior to, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Inspected all medical instruments prior to use on each patient to ensure sterility and safety.
- Observed infection control policies at all times when interacting with patients or handling medical equipment.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing hemodialysis treatments by listening attentively and responding compassionately.
- Reported any malfunctions in equipment or supplies immediately to supervisor or designated personnel.
- Conducted laboratory tests on blood samples taken from patients before and after dialysis sessions.
- Operated water purification systems that produce high quality water used in hemodialysis processes.
- Assisted nurses in providing patient care by performing tasks such as taking vital signs or collecting specimens.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
MAYO CLINIC
Rochester, MN
11.2016 - 01.2022
- Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment
- Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies
- Followed strict aseptic techniques to protect patients when collecting blood
- Accessed patients' dialysis catheter, fistula, or graft.
Hospital Nursing Assistant
MAYO CLINIC
Rochester, MN
08.2011 - 11.2016
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating, and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM -
Community Activities Rochester Community College
01.2010
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - CCHT -
Mayo Clinic - Recertification
Skills
- Advanced nephrology knowledge
- Complying with regulatory guidelines
- Maintaining dialysis equipment
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Patient relations
- Patient Care
- Patient Health Education
- Vital statistics
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Patient records administration
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Aseptic techniques
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Team collaboration
- Laboratory assay analysis
- Equipment testing and calibration
- Problem resolution
- Data management
- Team building
- Organization
- Customer service
Custom
Available upon request
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
MAYO CLINIC
11.2016 - 01.2022
Hospital Nursing Assistant
MAYO CLINIC
08.2011 - 11.2016
NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM -
Community Activities Rochester Community College
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - CCHT -
Mayo Clinic - Recertification
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