Tasha Simons
New Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Patient-oriented Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician bringing a 10 plus years of health care background to a growing organization. Expert in safely initiating, monitoring and terminating hemodialysis and simultaneously managing patients receiving treatment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Phlebotomist
Aculabs
East Brunswick, NJ
03.2022 - Current
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
Administrative Assistant
Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
Somerset, NJ
01.2021 - Current
- Greeted patients, visitors, and callers daily. handled questions and direct them to appropriate staff
- Filing, typing, and other clerical duties along with assisting other teammates as directed by The Facility Administrator and other management teammates
- Answers phones, take and deliver messages and place calls as directed or necessary
- Arranges patient transportation as needed and assists with physician appointments for patient
- Prepared admissions charts, and scanned records
Certified Dialysis Technician
Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
Somerset, NJ
06.2018 - Current
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment
- Provided in-patient care for 70 dialysis patients on a daily. simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses
Nurse Assistant
Saint Peter's University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- 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.
- Used clinical skills to conduct lab draws, assess vital signs, complete glucose evaluations and treat pre-and post-operation patients.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJSkills
- Phlebotomy
- Payment processing
- Start and End Hemodialysis Treatments Safely
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Expert in customer relations
- Proficient in Microsoft word and Excel
- Scheduling
- Patient records administration
- Maintaining dialysis equipment
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
Aculabs
03.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
01.2021 - Current
Certified Dialysis Technician
Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
06.2018 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Saint Peter's University Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Middlesex County College
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