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Tasha Simons

New Brunswick,NJ

Summary

Proactive Patient Care Technician committed to helping to provide top-notch patient care. Skilled at initiating treatments for Hemodialysis Patients. Fantastic attention to detail with multitasking abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Dialysis Technician

Davita Inc.
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

Nursing Assistant

Saint Peter's University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2017 - 04.2019
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information
  • Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals

Unit Clerk

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
12.2016 - 09.2017
  • Delivered expert clerical support to internal staff and management by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements
  • Arranged discharges and patient transportations
  • Prepared admissions charts and scanned records
  • Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff
  • Monitored and communicated patient dietary plans to carry out physician orders and prevent errors
  • Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity

Education

N/A - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ
09.2009

Skills

  • Phlebotomy
  • Payment processing
  • Catheter insertion and removal
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Expert in customer relations
  • Proficient in Microsoft word
  • Cleaning and sanitizing

Timeline

Certified Dialysis Technician

Davita Inc.
06.2018 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Saint Peter's University Hospital
09.2017 - 04.2019

Unit Clerk

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
12.2016 - 09.2017

N/A - Liberal Arts and Sciences

Middlesex County College
Tasha Simons