Shawanda Sekura
Murfreesboro,NC
Summary
Disciplined Dialysis Technician with more than 20 years of experience delivering outstanding care to patients in the Medical Field. Well-versed in all elements of hemodialysis Relevant technician with evolving awareness of cutting-edge advancements in care and treatment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Charrdonay Dialysis
06.2022 - Current
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
11.2019 - 11.2023
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Improved patient comfort by carefully and efficiently setting up dialysis machines and monitoring patients throughout treatments.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency with thorough machine maintenance, troubleshooting issues promptly to minimize downtime.
Dialysis Technician/Administrative Assistant
DaVita
04.2016 - 10.2019
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
Medical Assistant
Lakeland Regional Health
06.2012 - 12.2015
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Florida Career Institute
Lakeland, FL01.1997
High School Diploma -
Winter Haven Senior High School
Winter Haven, FL05.1995
Skills
- Vascular Access Management
- Bonet Certified
- Certified in CPR/AED
- EKG
- NextGen , EMR, E-Clinical
- HIPAA
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Charrdonay Dialysis
06.2022 - Current
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
11.2019 - 11.2023
Dialysis Technician/Administrative Assistant
DaVita
04.2016 - 10.2019
Medical Assistant
Lakeland Regional Health
06.2012 - 12.2015
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Florida Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Winter Haven Senior High School
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