Teresa Aikens
Waynesboro,GA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse graduate with hands-on clinical experience in a medical-surgical setting. Excited to utilize strong patient care, communication, and teamwork skills in a supportive facility while preparing to sit for the NCLEX-PN. Dedicated to providing safe, high-quality care and eager to advance within the nursing profession.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
04.2022 - Current
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Provided individualized care to patients, constantly monitoring their condition and reporting any changes to the nursing team.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita Wylds Road Dialysis
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita Plantation Dialysis
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Initiate, monitor, and terminate hemodialysis treatments.
- Set up dialysis machines per patient orders and cannulate vascular access.
- Work in tandem with nurses and doctors to deliver quality care with supervision from charge nurse and medical director
Education
Associate of Science - License Practical Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA08-2025
Hemodialysis Technician -
Atlantic Technical College
Coconut Creek, FL02.2021
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding -
Everest University
Fort Lauderdale, FL04.2010
Medical Assistant -
ConCord Career Institute
Jacksonville, FL01.1998
Skills
- Monitoring of vital signs
- HIPAA regulations knowledge
- Medication administration
- Catheter hygiene practices
- Blood collection techniques
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Sample collection
- Tracheostomy management
- Implementation of seizure safety measures
- Infection control protocols
- Proficient in aseptic methods
- Direct patient care
- Physical assessment
- EMR documentation (EPIC, Renvio)
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- CPR
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita Wylds Road Dialysis
02.2022 - 02.2023
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
DaVita Plantation Dialysis
12.2020 - 02.2022
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding -
Everest University
Medical Assistant -
ConCord Career Institute
Associate of Science - License Practical Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Hemodialysis Technician -
Atlantic Technical College
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