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Wendy Spraggins
Redding,CA
Summary
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Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Satellite Healthcare Dialysis
Advanced CCHT
08.2018 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Preceptor-instructed and guided students, signed off all required book work, courses, and clinical skills
- VAM- Vascular Access Manager- assist Nurse Manager with keeping her informed of the status of each patient's fistula or graft, document access maturation ( bruit and thrill, needle gauge, complications and Dr
- Appointments
- Obtain patient's vitals, blood pressure, temperature, pulse and weight and collected blood specimens
- Discontinue dialysis and established patient homeostasis following procedures
- Set up and discard dialysis supplies/machines; sanitize equipment promptly after use
- Listen to patient access with stethoscope/feel, clean (fistula & graft) with alcohol and betadine
- Promptly report low/high blood pressure, cramping, dizziness and patient concerns to the on-site RN
- Care for patients with kidney failure by monitoring the patient's general well-being and access
- Educate patients on access care/diet/refer patients to proper resources with regard to their concern and need
- Maintain a safe and clean environment
- Keep up to date with policy and procedures via compliance courses and education.
Davita Dialysis Clinic
CCHT PCT III
09.2013 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Preceptor-instructed and guided students, signed off all required book work, courses, and clinical skills
- VAM- Vascular Access Manager- assist Nurse Manager with keeping her informed of the status of each patient's fistula or graft, document access maturation ( bruit and thrill, needle gauge, complications and Dr
- Appointments
- Obtain patient's vitals, blood pressure, temperature, pulse and weight and collected blood specimens
- Discontinue dialysis and established patient homeostasis following procedures
- Set up and discard dialysis supplies/machines; sanitize equipment promptly after use
- Listen to patient access with stethoscope/feel, clean (fistula & graft) with alcohol and betadine
- Promptly report low/high blood pressure, cramping, dizziness and patient concerns to the on-site RN
- Care for patients with kidney failure by monitoring the patient's general well-being and access
- Educate patients on access care/diet/refer patients to proper resources with regard to their concern and need
- Maintain a safe and clean environment
- Keep up to date with policy and procedures via compliance courses and education.
Davita Dialysis Clinic
CCHT I
02.2010 - 09.2013
Job overview
- Preceptor-instructed and guided students, signed off all required book work, courses, and clinical skills
- VAM- Vascular Access Manager- assist Nurse Manager with keeping her informed of the status of each patient's fistula or graft, document access maturation ( bruit and thrill, needle gauge, complications and Dr
- Appointments
- Obtain patient's vitals, blood pressure, temperature, pulse and weight and collected blood specimens
- Discontinue dialysis and established patient homeostasis following procedures
- Set up and discard dialysis supplies/machines; sanitize equipment promptly after use
- Listen to patient access with stethoscope/feel, clean (fistula & graft) with alcohol and betadine
- Promptly report low/high blood pressure, cramping, dizziness and patient concerns to the on-site RN
- Care for patients with kidney failure by monitoring the patient's general well-being and access
- Educate patients on access care/diet/refer patients to proper resources with regard to their concern and need
- Maintain a safe and clean environment
- Keep up to date with policy and procedures via compliance courses and education.
FASTENAL
Sales Representative
09.2007 - 09.2009
Job overview
- Managed and serviced existing and new clients on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
- Kept prompt communication with clients & vendors; sales goals & reports were monitored to keep on track with goals
- Consistently stayed in contact with clients, received & shipped products, ordered and kept inventory.
Education
CalRegional Redding, CA
Certified EKG Technician from EKG/ECG Technician
12.2023
American Heart AssociationRedding, CA
Healthcare Provider BLS Certified
01.2023
Davita On The Job TrainingRedding, CA
Certified Hemodialysis Technician A-CCHT from Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
01.2010
Redding CARedding, CA
Simpson University Pre-nursing courses
01.2008
Redding CARedding, CA
Shasta College Firefighter 1 Academy
01.2003
Redding CARedding, CA
EMT 1 Certification
01.2002
Redding CARedding, CA
Shasta College AA Degree - General Studies
01.2000
Skills
- Fluid Management
- Emergency Response
- Adapting to Change
- Infection Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Decision Making
- Vascular Access Care
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal Communication
- Equipment Setup
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Professionalism
- Electrolyte Balance
- Hemodialysis Procedures
- Organizational Skills
- HIPAA
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Dialysis Treatment
- Patient Health Education
- Blood Sample Collection
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Observation
- Infection Control Standards
- Specimen Handling
- Measuring Vital Signs
- Condition Assessment
- Aseptic Techniques
- Customer Service
- Punctual and Dependable
- Strong Work Ethic
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Care Technician (PCT)
- Documentation
- Medical Terminology
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Emergency Care
Volunteer Experience
- Emergency Room Volunteer, Redding, CA, 2010
- Volunteer Firefighter, Cottonwood, CA, 2004
Timeline
Advanced CCHT
Satellite Healthcare Dialysis
08.2018 - 09.2023
CCHT PCT III
Davita Dialysis Clinic
09.2013 - 07.2018
CCHT I
Davita Dialysis Clinic
02.2010 - 09.2013
Sales Representative
FASTENAL
09.2007 - 09.2009
CalRegional
Certified EKG Technician from EKG/ECG Technician
American Heart Association
Healthcare Provider BLS Certified
Davita On The Job Training
Certified Hemodialysis Technician A-CCHT from Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Redding CA
Simpson University Pre-nursing courses
Redding CA
Shasta College Firefighter 1 Academy
Redding CA
EMT 1 Certification
Redding CA
Shasta College AA Degree - General Studies
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