lab assistant

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Work History

CLEO ANDERSON

**** **** ***, **********, ** 35217 • Home: 205-***-**** • Cell: 205-***-**** • **************@*****.*** Professionally trained certified clinical hemodialysis technician with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Effective Medical Assistant who adapts easily to changing environments and demands. Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Customer service oriented Medical Assistant skilled with greeting patients, scheduling appointments and preparing patient charts. Diagnostic tools familiarity

Hospice and palliative care experience

Intravenous therapy comprehension

Patient evaluation/intervention

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification

Mobility assistance aptitude

Insulin medication assistance understanding

Seasoned in medical clinical procedures

Professional bedside manner

Diabetes, Hospice, and Stroke Patient Care

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

Patient-focused care

CPR certification

Venipuncture/blood draw expert

Dedicated hospice care provider

Client relations aptitude

Medical laboratory procedures talent

Minor surgery assistance awareness

Qualified in patient transport

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician, 02/2013 to 09/2014 DSI DIALYSIS nEWCO – Birmingham, AL

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Assessed patients and documented their medical histories. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts. Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician, 05/1998 to 03/2011 Fresenius Healthcare – Birmingham, AL

Balanced, calibrated and recorded appropriate hemodynamic data. Entered patient, procedure and equipment into computer system. Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.

Prepped and draped patients in a sterile fashion.

Intervened during cardiopulmonary emergencies.

Monitored ultrasonic patterns on soundwave display screen and captured high-quality readings. Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation. Tailored care to meet the specific needs of each patient. Documented all maintenance and repairs in a timely fashion. Collected, organized and restocked supplies in all units. Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records. Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.

Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. Performed routine housekeeping functions.

Maintained a safe and clean environment up to infection control standards. Conducted machine safety checks according to facility policy. Education

Took direction from physicians, RN and LPNs.

Welcomed patients and inquired as to their wellbeing since their last treatment. Assisted physicians in follow-through of care.

Participated in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. Attended required training, education and meetings. 18 years experience as a nursing assistant.

18 years laboratory experience.

Ensured collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier. 18 years clinical experience.

Monitored test accuracy using quality controls.

Executed corrective actions if test controls were outside specified limits. Identified test discrepancies.

Referred problems to technologists, specialists, supervisors, managers and pathologists as needed. Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight. Report significant information and changes in patient condition to nurse supervisor. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Implemented necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments. Provided patient education.

Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge. Followed infection control procedures.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Ensured safety and well-being of patients.

Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients. High School Diploma: 1978

Huffman High - Birmingham, AL

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