Hi, I’m
Tasha Cole
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable Hemodialysis Technician with 13 years of hands-on experience in hemodialysis, nephrology care and end-stage renal failure treatment. Well-versed in all elements of dialysis, including initiating and terminating treatment, educating patients and maintaining highest standards of sanitation and safety. Also, a detail orientated and focused esthetician who is confident in the ability to maintain an improve the appearance and health in the community.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accutest-19
COVID-19 Tester Contract Worker
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Contributed to contact tracing initiatives by providing test results data in compliance with local legislation regarding privacy and COVID-19 containment.
- Participated in community outreach initiatives to encourage test utilization among underserved populations.
DCI, Inc.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
07.2021 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Participated in clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Advised patients and families on health topics pertinent to care and treatment.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas and grafts to prevent infection.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
Trap Shack
Operations Manager
07.2020 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Oversee day-to-day operations of food truck and commerical kitchen
- Plan for and purchase food for daily operations
- Maintain required records including food production, inventory, income/expense, meal counts an personnel records
- Ensure food truck staff follow proper sanitation procedures
- Plan menu and set prices for products
- Ensure safety standards are maintained while food is being prepared
- Prepare and serve food
CC & D, Inc.
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
02.2020 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Blooms Studioz
Master Esthetician
10.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Developed customized facial treatments for individual clients to address specific skin care needs.
- Assessed condition of clients' skin in order to make recommendations to improve skin quality.
- Performed special anti-oxidant, acne, and microdermabrasion facial services.
- Fostered friendly, warm, and exceptional customer experience.
- Created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers.
- Explained benefits of skin care products to clients.
- Stocked treatment rooms with proper supplies.
- Cleansed, exfoliated and moisturized customer skin.
- Recommended and performed microdermabrasion, peels and laser treatments.
DaVita
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
10.2013 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
- Advised patients and families on health topics pertinent to care and treatment.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Operated and maintained medical equipment used to diagnose and treat patients.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Hemodialysis Technician
01.2009 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
Education
South CollegeKnoxville, TN
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2026
International School of Skin, Nailcare, And Massage TherapyAtlanta, GA
No Degree from Master Aesthetician
07.2016
Gulfport High SchoolGulfport, MS
High School Diploma
05.2004
Licenses & Certifications
University Overview
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- Esthetician License (GA, MS) - since July 2016
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Dialysis Treatment
- Safety Protocols
- Advanced Nephrology Knowledge
- Quality Control Standards
- Service Prioritization
- Industry Best Practices
- Customer Consultations
- Chemical Facial Peels
- Skin Condition Diagnosis and Treatment
- Product Recommendations
- Setting up contracts
Timeline
COVID-19 Tester Contract Worker
Accutest-19
09.2021 - Current
Dialysis Patient Care Technician
DCI, Inc.
07.2021 - 10.2022
Operations Manager
Trap Shack
07.2020 - 05.2021
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
CC & D, Inc.
02.2020 - 11.2020
Master Esthetician
Blooms Studioz
10.2018 - 01.2020
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
DaVita
10.2013 - 08.2018
Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care NA
01.2009 - 07.2014
South College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
International School of Skin, Nailcare, And Massage Therapy
No Degree from Master Aesthetician
Gulfport High School
High School Diploma