Suah Gweama
Bridgeton,Missouri
Summary
Certified Dialysis Technician experienced working with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients providing quality, compassionate care. Professional educator and trainer on dialysis equipment, procedures and safety guidelines. Highly skilled Patient Care Technician with more than [Number] years' practical experience in an assisted living environment. Established in assessment, counseling, consulting on medications and treatment, lab work, documentation and administrating treatment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Hemodiaiysis Technician( CCHT)
DaVita
St Louis, MO
02.2011 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
Patient Care Technician
Suburban General Hospital
Bethesda, MD
09.2000 - 06.2005
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Louis Community College
St Louis, MO2024
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Sanford-Brown College - Fenton
Fenton, MO05.2010
Skills
- Determining and Prescribing Medication
- Explaining Complex Diagnoses
- Lab Result Assessment
- Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines
- Machine Operations
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Nursing Assistance
- Fistula Cannulation
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician and CNA
Timeline
Certified Hemodiaiysis Technician( CCHT)
DaVita
02.2011 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Suburban General Hospital
09.2000 - 06.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Louis Community College
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Sanford-Brown College - Fenton
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