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TaDonia Clark

Suitland,MD

Summary

Dedicated Dialysis Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Fresenius Medical Care, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while adhering to infection control standards. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and ensuring accurate documentation for optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
09.2024 - Current
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.

CNA

Future Care Nursing Home
01.2018 - 03.2019
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Phlebotomist

MedStar Washington Hospital Center- Cardiac Rehabilitation
02.2021 - 08.2024
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
04.2019 - 12.2020

Education

High School Diploma -

Booker T Washington PCHS
Washington, DC
06.2007

Skills

  • Anatomy
  • Lab results interpretation
  • Patient comfort
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Dialysis treatment
  • Alarm response
  • Biohazardous waste disposal
  • HIPAA
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Infection control standards
  • Medication administration
  • Patient observation
  • Blood sample collection
  • Infection control protocols
  • Patient care
  • Specimen handling
  • Measuring vital signs

Certification

CNA/DHT

Phlebotomy

CPR

Timeline

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
09.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

MedStar Washington Hospital Center- Cardiac Rehabilitation
02.2021 - 08.2024

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
04.2019 - 12.2020

CNA

Future Care Nursing Home
01.2018 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

Booker T Washington PCHS

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