Tamara Rodriguez
Bakersfield,CALIFORNIA - CA
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Disciplined professional committed to providing optimum patient care, including vital sign measurement, wheelchair assistance and personal grooming. Talented at engaging patients in conversation and social interaction to improve quality of living. Big-hearted individual with several years of experience in healthcare industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
Bakersfield, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Performed patient assessment and monitored vital signs during dialysis treatments.
- Conducted dialysate preparation, machine setup, and other related duties for hemodialysis treatments.
- Administered medications prescribed by physician to patients undergoing treatment.
- Provided patient education on topics such as diet, fluid restrictions, and lifestyle changes.
- Monitored patient reactions during the dialysis process and reported any changes to the physician or nurse supervisor.
- Ensured that all equipment was functioning properly before each procedure.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, treatments, and progress notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing direct patient care services including wound dressing changes and catheter insertions and removals when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized plans of care for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Connected hemodialysis machine to access site to start blood circulation with dialyzer.
- Transported patients to dialysis room in preparation for treatment.
- Primed dialyzer with saline solution to prepare for usage.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
Nurse Assistant
The Pointe at Summer Hills
Bakersfield, CA
12.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care, including dressing wounds and providing hygiene assistance.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Assisted with administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer procedures of patients according to hospital policy and procedure guidelines.
- Organized paperwork related to patient records such as lab results or physician orders prior to filing it away.
- Cleaned up spills quickly using proper safety precautions while wearing protective gear when necessary.
- Initiated conversations with families about end-of-life decisions if indicated by physicians' orders.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Sterile Processing Technician
Billings Clinic Hospital
Billings, MT
06.2021 - 11.2023
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Processed medical waste following hospital protocol for safe disposal.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Gathered and prepared instruments and surgical supplies.
- Set proper temperature, pressure and parameters for steam machines to prepare for instrument cleaning.
- Monitored biological and chemical wash solution to determine quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn, or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
Recovery Specialist
Kern Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
Bakersfield, CA
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided support to individuals in recovery from substance abuse and other mental health issues.
- Created individualized treatment plans for clients based on their individual needs.
- Monitored progress of clients and updated treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted with the development of relapse prevention strategies for clients.
- Maintained detailed records of client's progress throughout their treatment plan.
- Performed crisis interventions when necessary to help de-escalate situations involving clients in distress.
- Provided follow up support services as needed after discharge from a program or facility.
- Advised families on how to best provide support for loved ones struggling with addiction issues.
- Assisted in developing an aftercare plan for each client upon completion of a program or facility stay.
Sterile Processing Technician
AdventHealth
Bakersfield, CA
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Inspected and tested instruments after cleaning to ensure all particles were removed prior to sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Ensured compliance with safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Transported sterile goods from the clean room into the operating room per procedure requirements.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Taft College
Taft, CASkills
- Stress management techniques
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology understanding
- Infection control procedures
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- HIPAA
- Emergency Response
- Records Management
- Patient Observation
- Patient Care
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Medication Administration
- Safety Monitoring
- Treatment Documentation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Specimen handling
- Advanced nephrology knowledge
Timeline
Nurse Assistant
The Pointe at Summer Hills
12.2023 - 08.2024
Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
11.2023 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Billings Clinic Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
AdventHealth
11.2020 - 06.2021
Recovery Specialist
Kern Behavioral Health And Recovery Services
06.2019 - 07.2021
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Taft College
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