Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Resume:
Lisa Elsholz
************@*****.*** Wasilla, AK *9654
SKILLS
Vitals Monitoring and
Documentation
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• Injury Prevention
• Incontinence Care
Documentation and
Recordkeeping
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Medication
Administration
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• Emergency Response
• Independent Thinking
Infection Prevention and
Control
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• Wound Care
• Blood Glucose Monitoring
• Household Cleaning
• CPR Certification
• Clear Communication
Personal Hygiene
Assistance
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• Diet and Nutrition
• Attentive to People
• Bedside Care
• Incapacitation care
• Team Collaboration
• Time Management
• Caring Companionship
• Patient Ambulation
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Courteous professional with substantial experience in home health, hospice and palliative care. Communicative and responsible individual with over 20 years of experience. Trained on medical- surgical ward . Uniquely observant, calm under pressure, honest, timely, trainable
WORK HISTORY
April 2022 - Current
Professional Caregiver, Preferred Care At Home, Anchorage, AK September 2018 - April 2022
Professional Caregiver, Home Care Assistance Of Alaska, Anchorage, AK March 2006 - February 2015
Certified Nursing Assistant, Matsu Regional Medical Center, Palmer, AK
• Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
• Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship. Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
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• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness. Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
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Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
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• Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders. Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
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• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
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• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport. Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
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• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation. Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
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EDUCATION
Biology
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Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
September 1999
Certified Nurse Aide
AVTEC, Anchorage, AK
CERTIFICATIONS
• Counselor Technician 1 - 2016
• CPR,First Aid, AED -2024
• Alaska Dept. of Corrections - 2025
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