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Tara Mathis

Bradenton,FL

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. experience in delivering top-quality direct and indirect care to patients in various stages of renal failure. Well-versed in operating and maintaining dialysis machines. Adept in facilitating day-to-day unit activities like inventory control, patient flow and quality control.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

CCHT

American Renal Association
St. Petersburg, FL
06.2022 - Current
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Executed diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations on equipment.
  • Organized work to meet demanding goals..
  • Implemented, configured and optimized safety standards.
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Provided in-patient care for dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.

CCHT

DaVita
Sarasota, FL
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
  • Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
  • Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.

Home Health Aide

Care Plus Home Care
Bradenton , FL
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.

Assistant

Senior Crossroads
Sarasota , FL
08.2017 - 10.2017
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
  • Communicated proactively with supervisors, immediately explained issues and teamed on appropriate solutions.

Medical Technician

Summerfield Senior Living
Bradenton, FL
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Communicated with dispatch and treatment center Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork and compassion.
  • Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
  • Prepared specimens for testing procedures.
  • Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.

Education

Peace Officer

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
2012

Certified Nurses Assistant -

Lee College
Baytown, TX
2002

Skills

  • Diagnostic troubleshooting
  • Prevention Strategies
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Infection control standards
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

Timeline

CCHT

American Renal Association
06.2022 - Current

CCHT

DaVita
04.2021 - 06.2022

Home Health Aide

Care Plus Home Care
10.2017 - 04.2018

Assistant

Senior Crossroads
08.2017 - 10.2017

Medical Technician

Summerfield Senior Living
05.2017 - 08.2017

Peace Officer

Houston Community College

Certified Nurses Assistant -

Lee College