TAWANDA COOPER
Florence
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at Fresenius Medical Care, excelling in patient safety and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to educate patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes. Skilled in dialysis equipment setup and accurate electronic documentation, fostering a safe and supportive care environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician / CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
Florence
06.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care to individuals undergoing hemodialysis treatment
- Prepare, prime, monitor, and discontinue dialysis machines per protocol
- Monitor patients’ vital signs and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Maintain vascular access care following infection control standards
- Accurately document patient treatments and observations in electronic records
- Educate patients on treatment processes and safety practices
- Collaborate with nurses and clinical staff to ensure quality patient outcomes
Medical Surgical Technician
McLeod Hospital
Florence
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Provided compassionate bedside care to medical-surgical patients
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing
- Assisted physicians and nurses with daily patient care tasks
- Enforced infection control practices according to hospital policy
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment
Education
GED -
Poynor Adult Education
Florence, SC05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, South Carolina, SCSkills
- Patient Care & Safety
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Infection Control & Sterility
- Blood Sample Collection
- Patient Education
- Dialysis Equipment Setup & Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation (EMR)
- Communication & Team Collaboration
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
References
- Jessica Carmichael, Former Coworker, 843-206-3559
- Mary Lou Lawson, Former Coworker, 843-307-8275
Timeline
Patient Care Technician / CCHT
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2025 - Current
Medical Surgical Technician
McLeod Hospital
05.2018 - 10.2021
GED -
Poynor Adult Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Florence-Darlington Technical College