Shanora Williams
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with over 20 years of experience in direct patient care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, documentation accuracy, and infection control protocols. Committed to fostering collaborative healthcare environments and improving patient outcomes through effective teamwork.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita Waterloo
Austin, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and equipment usage, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing ideas to enhance patient care processes and safety measures.
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Satellite Healthcare Mueller
Austin, TX
02.2014 - 01.2023
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for treatment compliance.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and post-treatment care instructions.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
- Demonstrate advance competency in cannulating AV grafts and fistulas with precisions and patient-centered care
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
Austin, TX
10.1999 - 02.2014
- Monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and comfort during treatment sessions.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and post-treatment care instructions.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety standards.
- Provided high-quality direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, ensuring all needs were met promptly and professionally.
- Functioned as a dialysis technician preceptor, leading onboarding , clinical training, and skill development to ensure safe, high quality patient care.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Austing Community College
Austin, TX05-2012
High School Diploma -
Johnston High School
Austin, TX1998
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control standards
- Treatment documentation
- Dialysis equipment operation
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Punctual and dependable
- Direct patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Isolation precautions
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita Waterloo
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Satellite Healthcare Mueller
02.2014 - 01.2023
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
10.1999 - 02.2014
No Degree - Nursing
Austing Community College
High School Diploma -
Johnston High School