Patient Care A Team

ERLINDA KURACHEK

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CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN / CERTIFIED CNA

SUMMARY

A recently Certified Hemodialysis Technician looking to obtain entry-level employment in the dialysis field. As a student, have performed priming the dialyzer, initiated treatment, monitored during treatment and discontinued dialysis treatment. Also a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and cultural sensitivity, honed at Highland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Excelled in delivering compassionate support, enhancing patient well-being and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Achieved significant improvements in patient health monitoring, leveraging flexibility and adaptability. Skilled in clinical documentation and feeding assistance and consistently prioritized patient advocacy and safety. An exceptional capacity to multitask; managing competing priorities. Excellent problem-solving, decision making and prioritizing abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Highly organized with acute attention to detail. Works well as a team member or independently. Exemplary work ethic. Read, write and speak fluent Tagalog – language in the Philippines.

TESTIMONIAL

“It is a pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Ms. Erlinda Mendoza Kurachek, a student at The New York Medical Career Training Center in the Dialysis Technician program who successfully graduated on 10/27/2024. During the course she performed excellent hands- on skills. She is a hard worker and reliable with interpersonal behavior. Her eagerness to learn and keep herself abreast of the facts gave me great pleasure. I am sure she will be an asset to any institution she may join.” – Nisha Browne, Instructor, NY Medical Career Training Center

CORE COMPETENCIES

Goal/Task Oriented Timely Sound Decisions Knowledgeable Integrity Accurate

Efficient Time Management Responsible and Conscientious Detail Focused

Dependable Loyal and Dedicated Reliable Positive Attitude Patient

People Skills Enthusiastic Flexible/Adaptable HIPAA

Compliance Patient Advocacy Compassion/Empathy

Patient Care Cultural Sensitivity Health

Monitoring Clinical Documentation

EDUCATION

New York Medical Career Training Center, Queens, NY

Dialysis Technician Training – 135 hours

Certified Hemodialysis kTechnician, January 2025 – BONENT #225027

Relevant Courses

The Course Consists of Theory and Clinical Stimulation

Water Treatment for Dialysate Preparation Vital Signs AAMI and KDOQI Guidelines

Documentation Vascular Access Renal Diet Phlebotomy Patient Safety

Infection Control Complications During Dialysis Treatment Priming

Reprocessing of Dialysis Dialyzer Medications used in Dialysis

Therapy Cannulation Disinfection Patient Assessment

Patient Education Mixing Bicarbonate

Arellano University, Pasay, Philippines

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Hemodialysis Practitioner – January 2025 – BONENT #225027 Certified Nursing Assistant (NYS) – September 2023 - #NY000466407E Home Health Aide

– February 2018 Nursing Home Nurse Aide Certification – New

York State Department of Health – 9/26/2023

WORK HISTORY

FRIEDWALD CENTER, New City, NY 11/2023-present

CNA:

Care for patients in an assisted living facility and deliver high-quality support to meet their needs

Answer call lights and support patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment

Document patient information and care activities in an electronic health record

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Change linens and keep spaces fresh, clean, safe and comfortable for patients’ health and satisfaction

Respond to patients’ requests for supplies and personal comfort items, i.e. extra blankets

Maintain patient trust, respect and dignity during daily care, providing comfort

Participate in the development and implementation of a realistic goal-oriented plan of care

HIGHLAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER, Middletown, NY 11/2021-present

CNA:

Assist with feeding and monitor intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives

Check patient vitals, i.e. temperature, blood pressure and and document observation and administer treatment

Provide immediate assistance in emergencies and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care

Utilize therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients

Observe patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals

Transport patients between rooms and to and from appointments or testing locations

Uphold infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas

Document patient information and care activities using Point Click Care Nursing Software

BRAEMAR ASSISTED LIVING, Middletown, NY 1/2019-11/2021

HOME HEALTH AIDE:

Provided compassionate, knowledgeable care for a diverse group of clients with disabilities to support independence and well-being

Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness

Maintained patient trust, respect and dignity during daily care and provided comfort to them

Assisted patients with activities of daily living, personal care (dressing, grooming and feeding) and ambulation (walking and regular exercising – helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions))

Provided quality of life by constructing cognitively stimulating activities and engaged clients in those activities

Provided understanding and necessary patience with empathy while assuring well-being

Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care

Monitored changes in clients’ conditions and reported concerns to the supervisor

Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals

Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients

Communicated regularly with clients’ families to provide updates on health and wellbeing

Ensured a clean, safe and comfortable environment

Participated in the development and implementation of a realistic goal-oriented plan of care

Followed care plan instructions as directed by a home-care nurse

TRAINING CERTIFICATES

Certificate in Recognition of Completing 135 Hours of Training as a Dialysis Technician – NY Medical Career Training Center Certified Hemodialysis Technologist – The Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology Fire Safety & Infection Control, HIPPA and Hospice Care – Career Development Center of Queens, Inc. Core Training and Qualification as a Home Health Aide – Career Development Center of Queens Certificate for Completion of Training as a Nurse Aide / Assistant – New York Medical Career Training Center – Licensed by NYS Department of Education

AWARDS

Employee of the Month – 2025 – Highland Rehabilitation Nursing Center

LABOR UNION MEMBERSHIP

1199 SEIU – Hospital Union

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Some Microsoft Word and Excel Point Click Care (Nursing Home

Software) Internet Proficient

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Children’s Ministry in a church in the Philippines

Volunteered at New Life Christian Church in the Philippines

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