Stephanie Cotton
Pikeville,NC
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with expertise in vital signs monitoring and patient education at DaVita Kidney Care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective collaboration and adherence to infection control standards. Skilled in catheter care and BLS certification, ensuring optimal care delivery in high-pressure environments.
CCHT Certification.
BONNENT Certification.
NFACT trained.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita Kidney Care
11.2021 - Current
- Administered patient care procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to support clinical decision-making.
- Assisted with patient mobility and daily living activities, enhancing overall comfort and well-being.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintained a clean and organized treatment area, adhering to infection control standards.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and pre/post-treatment care requirements.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols, promoting consistency in patient care practices.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, following established protocols to ensure optimal patient safety during critical moments.
- Demonstrated expertise in operating specialized medical equipment such as EKG machines or dialysis devices for enhanced patient diagnostics.
- Vascular Access Management: maintaining access appointments, new access cannulations, CVC care, and infection control.
- Patient Vital Monitoring.
Education
High School Diploma -
AVA High School
Ava, MOSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Catheter care
- Isolation precautions
- Blood sample collection
- Patient education
- Patient records administration
- Medication administration
- HIPAA
- Aseptic techniques
- BLS/ASCLS Certification
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- BONENT Certified
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita Kidney Care
11.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
AVA High School