Starlene Lee
Hilo,HI
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Liberty Dialysis of Hilo
Hilo, Hawaii
01.2017 - Current
- Assess and monitor patients throughout dialysis treatment.
- Set up dialysis machines.
- Cannulate and dialyze patients.
- Monitor vitals and dialysis treatment.
- Respond to alarms with appropriate intervention.
- Communicate with nursing staff regarding the patient's concerns and/or progress throughout the treatment.
- Draw laboratory specimens.
- Maintain patient areas and follow sanitation protocol.
- Perform duties aligned with company's standards.
- Perform CPR and Basic Life Support when needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice of Hilo
Hilo, Hawaii
02.2012 - 01.2017
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team to carry out doctor's orders and optimal treatment.
- Adhere to all safety guidelines, protocols, and regulations.
- Post-mortem care.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities. Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of a nurse or physician.
- Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
- Explain medical instructions to patients or family members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kokua Nurses
Hilo, Hawaii
08.2004 - 03.2012
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
- Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.
- Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
- Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.
- Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
- Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.
- Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation.
- Change dressings.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Wesly Hayashi DDS
Honolulu, Hawaii
07.1995 - 10.2001
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Record treatment information in patient records.
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
- Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
- Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.
- Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
- Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.
- Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Inventory and order materials, supplies, and services.
Cashier
Barber's Point Navy Exchange
Honolulu, Hawaii
01.1982 - 02.1991
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, or automatic debits.
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
- Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
- Greet customers entering establishments.
- Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
- Process merchandise returns and exchanges.
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
- Sort, count, and wrap currency and coins.
- Supervise others and provide on-the-job training.
- Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items.
- Resolve customer complaints or answer customers' questions regarding policies and procedures.
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Liberty Dialysis of Hilo
01.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice of Hilo
02.2012 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kokua Nurses
08.2004 - 03.2012
Dental Assistant
Dr. Wesly Hayashi DDS
07.1995 - 10.2001
Cashier
Barber's Point Navy Exchange
01.1982 - 02.1991