Temperance Owens

**** ** ***** **, ***** Gardens, FL 33055 1-786-*-*-**** 1 adoxqh@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position in a professional health care facility where I can utilize my skills, knowledge and experience to provide quality health care.

Professional Profile

oEfficient and productive with many years of experience in obtaining vitals, providing exceptional service and supporting patient needs.

oExcellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.

oComplete knowledge of the healthcare regulations, principles, procedures, and techniques of the health care industry.

oAbility to assist nursing staff in routine clinical tasks.

oTrained in controlling infection, administering IVs and sanitizing units ward. Proficiency in Medical documentation and health codes.

oTrained and equipped in handling patients daily with general nursing care, medication administration, and dressing changes with minimal assistance - Over 9 years of experience assisting renal failure patients before, during, and after procedures.

Key Competencies

Venipuncture & Capillary

Blood Collection &Handling Safety

Medical Records and Review

Wound Care

Aseptic Technique

Catherization

Clinical Research

Critical Care Experience

Specimen collection/processing

Dialysis

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician in the State of Florida, NNCC BLS (CPR/AED) certified by American Heart Association

IV Therapy certified

Licensed Phlebotomist

Certified Patient Care Technician

Education

Physician Assistant, Miami-Dade College, Miami, FL

High School Diploma, Carol City High School, Miami, FL 1993

Professional Experience

Hemodialysis Technician

Apollo Renal Center - Miami Lakes, FL

June 2017 to June 2021

Efficient and productive with years in experience in obtaining vitals, providing exceptional service and supporting patient needs.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.

Complete knowledge of the healthcare regulations, principles, procedures, and techniques of the health care industry.

Ability to assist nursing staff in routine clinical task.

Trained in controlling infection, administering IVs and sanitizing units ward.

Proficiency in Medical documentation and health codes.

Implementing Covid-19 isolation techniques and procedures; wearing and removing personal and protective equipment preparation of isolation room or area, leaving isolation room or area while caring for Covid-19 patients.

Ensure the visitors consult the health-care worker in charge before being allowed into the isolation areas. Keep a roster of all staff working in isolation area possible, for possible outbreak investigation and contact tracing.

Responsible for collecting all equipment needed, perform hand hygiene with alcohol- based hand rub, put on PPE in the order that ensures adequate placement of PPE items and prevent self-contamination and self-inoculation while removing PPE.

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Center for Career Training - Miami, FL

January 2020 to March 2020

Responsible for obtaining blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.

Execute infection control and Safety procedure in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions

Prepare Blood-collecting equipment, draw blood and safely store and transport samples

Work Collaboratively with patient healthcare providers and patient support departments to ensure a high quality of services.

Skillful and precise in performing venipuncture and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples; and verifying medical records. High Level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Hemodialysis Technician

Apollo Renal Center - Coral Gables, FL

2015 to 2017

Responsible in assembling the machine and making sure assignments were in working order while ensuring equipment's were sterile.

Checked patient's chart, cannulated needle, and started dialysis equipment according to patient's prescription.

During dialysis, checked the anticoagulant and fluid rates and adjusted them as needed.

After dialysis, disconnected and cleaned machines, and recorded patient's vital signs after dialysis.

Certified Clinical Dialysis Technician

American Renal Association - Hollywood, FL

2013 to 2015

Assembled necessary supplies and prepared dialysis.

Checked patients chart, inserted the needle, and initiated dialysis according patient's prescription.

Obtained and documented pre-dialysis vital signs, temperature and weight.

Calculated and adjusted fluid removal rates according to prescription.

Changed fluid removal rate and patient position and administers replacement saline as directed by physician order.

Responded to any alarms or emergencies to dialysis related emergencies such as displacement of infiltration, clotting episodes, blood leaks or any hypotensive episodes.

Disconnected the machine and established hemostasis while inspecting and cleaning, according to unit protocol.

Dialysis Technician

DaVita Greater Miami - Miami, FL

2010 to 2013

Prepped patients for dialysis treatment process.

Checked vitals and documented all results.

Made sure that temperature and conductivity of all machines are working properly.

Monitored and measured blood flow rates of of patient undergoing dialysis as prescribed.

Maintained, cleaned and sanitized dialysis machine after dialysis treatment has taken place.

South Georgia Regional, Dialysis Technician

DaVita Greater Miami - Statesboro, GA

2006 to 2010

Operated hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.

Observed patients and conducted machine safety checks according to facility compliance

standards.

Obtained necessary per-and post- treatment vital signs and weight.

Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy during treatment while following prescription order.-

Provided appropriate intervention as needed, documenting and reporting any unusual findings.

Cleaned and disinfected dialysis machine surface, equipment, and surrounding areas.

Clinical Research Coordinator

Bioquan Research - Miami, FL

2000 to 2004

Analyzed and evaluated clinical research data to ensure consistency and accuracy between different drug studies.

Responsible in managing clinical documents and procedures.

Accountable for overseeing and implementing marketing plan as it pertains to clinical research objectives.

Completed screening and enrolled patients per protocol and institutional guidelines.

Collected data packed and shipped documents to required research companies.

Draw labs per protocol of clinical trials.

Shipped and packed all labs to research laboratories per protocol.

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens - Miami, FL

1998 to 2000

Calculated dosages, dispensed medications, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels.

Created compounds or mix medications as prescribed by attending physician.

Navigated pharmacy's computer program to access prescription information including drug selection, patient and prescribed data and insurance billing.

Organized the inventory and kept tracked of supplies and medication.

Enforced established aseptic procedures, policies and techniques.

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