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Tamara Chamberlain

Grifton,NC

Summary

Clinical Hemodialysis Technician skilled in performing daily care of patients diagnosed with ESRD. Knowledge of cannulation, laboratory draws and water treatment. Vast knowledge of URR, BUN, Kt/V and patient information in Microsoft.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
05.2002 - Current

Assisted patients with ESRD. Cannulation, knowledge of chairside, weekly and daily disinfection of machines and water system. Vital signs

  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
  • Train all new hires to be PCT's
  • Organize daily huddles about updates and expected daily tasks.


CCHT

DaVita
09.2009 - 08.2015

Assisted patients with daily weights, vital signs, etc. Setting up machines, daily water checks, cannulation, lab draws. Acid and bicarb mixing, inventory

  • Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems proficiently for thorough documentation of patient information and treatment details.
  • Improved patient care by providing timely and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
  • Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
  • Reuse Dialysis
  • Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Human Service Technology

Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC
05-2020

High School Diploma - Basic

Ayden- Grifton High School
Ayden, NC
06-1995

Skills

  • Understands mobility assistance needs
  • Charting expertise
  • Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • Blood Withdrawal certification
  • Practiced in sterilization techniques
  • Wound care expertise
  • CPR/BLS certified
  • Talent in obtaining/charting vital signs
  • Patient positioning understanding
  • Clinical training
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Problem resolution ability
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Extensive medical terminology knowledge
  • Patient/family focused
  • Flow sheet charting skillfulness
  • CPR certification
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Patient observation
  • Vital signs monitoring

Certification

CPR Certified, CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician)

Timeline

CCHT

DaVita
09.2009 - 08.2015

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
05.2002 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Human Service Technology

Edgecombe Community College

High School Diploma - Basic

Ayden- Grifton High School
Tamara Chamberlain