Sushmita KC
Gresham,OR
Summary
Experienced in helping clinical and surgical professionals diagnose and treat chronic and acute patient concerns. Well-organized and level-headed in both routine and emergency situations. Competent in using and monitoring equipment, updating records and comforting patients during difficult times.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Hemodialysis Technician
Health Care Support Group
12.2023 - Current
- Observed patients for adverse reactions and monitored hemodialysis machines for malfunctions.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly before each procedure.
- Transported patients to dialysis room in preparation for treatment.
- Performed patient assessment and monitored vital signs during dialysis treatments.
- Provided emotional support to family members of patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policies when dealing with contaminated items or hazardous materials.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DAVITA KIDNEY CARE
Medford, Oregon
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Administer normal saline solution to patients via the extracorporeal system
- Administer 2% lidocaine subcutaneously prior to initiation of hemodialysis procedure
- Administer the anticoagulant heparin via the patients cannulated access site and the extracorporeal system
- Perform blood draw for labs and initiate vascular access(cannulation) for patient treatment and medication
- Assess/auscultate arteriovenous graft/fistulas for treatment clearance
- Aspirate blood from central venous catheters
- Record pre/post treatment patient vital signs.
Patient Care Technician
MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
Clearwater, Florida
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Exercised healthcare knowledge to take care of 12 patients on a high volume medical-surgical telemetry floor
- Aimed to maintain a safe and clean environment that is best for patient's health, recovery, and safety such as running safety checks, changing bed sheets and pillow covers, sanitizing and cleaning equipment, and properly disposing of trash receptacles
- Self-sufficient and self-motivated to effectively oversee the care of vital signs, glucose level, activities of daily living, pre and post-op cares, application of telemetry, and dietary concerns
- Collected specimens and efficiently transport them to labs
- Complied HIPPA requirements and entrusted with sensitive information
- Provided observations and feedback to RNs regarding patient’s condition
- Floated between hospital departments to provide needed support.
Research Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GULF COAST RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER
Wimauma, Florida
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Performed lab research under the supervision of graduate students that included preparing media for fungal and bacterial cultures
- Assisted on DNA extraction of plant, fungi, and bacterial samples and ran PCR
- Assisted in field research in planting, harvesting, grading the fruits
- Organized and entered data
- Reviewed and maintained chemicals and stocks inventory.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Health Science -
UNIVERISTY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
05.2019
General classes towards bachelor’s degree -
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
12.2015
Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Basic Computer Software
- Infection control procedures
- HIPAA
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Advanced nephrology knowledge
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS Program
- Eleanor Thompson Earn-As-You-Learn Nursing Assistant Program
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician II
- HIPPA Compliance
Publications
The type III effector AvrBst enhances Xanthomonas perforans fitness in tomato, Abrahamian, P., Timilsina, S., Minsavage, G. V., KC, S., Goss, E., Jones, J. B., Vallad, G. E., Phytopathology, 108, 1355-1362, https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-02-18-0052-R
Timeline
Travel Hemodialysis Technician
Health Care Support Group
12.2023 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DAVITA KIDNEY CARE
02.2021 - 12.2023
Patient Care Technician
MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL
11.2019 - 12.2020
Research Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GULF COAST RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER
01.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor’s degree in Health Science -
UNIVERISTY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
General classes towards bachelor’s degree -
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
- American Heart Association BLS Program
- Eleanor Thompson Earn-As-You-Learn Nursing Assistant Program
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician II
- HIPPA Compliance
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