Patient Care Technician
Resume:
Ijeoma Onyemobi
Dacula, GA ***19
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SUMMARY:
Responsible Adult Care Aide with excellent communication skills for over five years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in providing exceptional support to dialysis patients and also good at working hard to identify and address patient needs and dedicated with enthusiasm for working company goals. Friendly and skilled at remaining calm under pressure.
WORK EXPERIENCE
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (PCT III / PRECEPTOR)
Fresenius Medical Care-Lawrenceville, GA
May 2022 to Present
• Providing dialysis therapy and mentoring new technicians.
• Closely observing and guiding students during patient care activities, offering constructive criticism, and completing formal evaluations of their performance
•Serving as a role model. Demonstrating professionalism, best practices, and ethical decision-making in-patient care and interaction with other health care professionals
• Providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse, following all organizational policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations.
• Responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines, ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
• Participate actively in Quality Enhancement Programs (QEP) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities aimed at improving patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.
• Educating patients about dialysis treatment, adequacy measures, and disease process based on protocols such as Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP).
• Welcome and assess patients before each treatment, perform vascular access cannulation, and administer prescribed medications including heparin.
• Obtain pre- and post-dialysis weights, vital signs, and evaluate blood flow and dialysate flow rates
. • Initiate, monitor, and document dialysis treatments, evaluating intradialytic complications and reporting unusual responses to the RN.
• Prepare and perform venous access termination, including bleeding time assessment, applying dressings, and documenting treatment summaries.
• Manage Ultrafiltration (UF) goals and treatment time using systems such as Narrow Venous Limits (NVL).
• Ensure accurate documentation on Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets and patient records, noting significant changes and reporting to the RN.
• Observe and evaluate patient vascular access during treatment and report any changes, infiltration, or abnormal findings.
• Obtain and label all lab specimens, ensuring accuracy and proper handling for laboratory submission.
• Monitor and assist patients with self-care during treatment under RN supervision.
• Assist in training patients on dialysis procedures and machines used in transitional care, helping with home or in-center dialysis setup.
• Follow all infection control protocols, assisting in infection audits and maintaining clean work environments.
• Prepare dialysis area by cleaning and disinfecting chairs, machines, and surroundings before and after treatments.
• Perform all pressure holding, machine disinfection, and testing, including preparation for reuse and sterilization.
• Support safe patient transitions from in-center to home dialysis or other modalities, working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in ongoing education, competency validation, and staff development programs.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of patient treatment data in the clinical system, reviewing for completeness and compliance.
• Assist with inventory management, equipment restocking, and prevention of treatment-related waste.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
NEPHRON CORPORATION KIDNEY CARE
November 2020 to May 2023
• Providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse, following all organizational policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations.
• Responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines, ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
• Participate actively in Quality Enhancement Programs (QEP) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities aimed at improving patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.
• Educating patients about dialysis treatment, adequacy measures, and disease process based on protocols such as Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP).
• Welcome and assess patients before each treatment, perform vascular access cannulation, and administer prescribed medications including heparin.
• Obtain pre- and post-dialysis weights, vital signs, and evaluate blood flow and dialysate flow rates
. • Initiate, monitor, and document dialysis treatments, evaluating intradialytic complications and reporting unusual responses to the RN.
• Prepare and perform venous access termination, including bleeding time assessment, applying dressings, and documenting treatment summaries.
• Manage Ultrafiltration (UF) goals and treatment time using systems such as Narrow Venous Limits (NVL).
• Ensure accurate documentation on Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets and patient records, noting significant changes and reporting to the RN.
• Observe and evaluate patient vascular access during treatment and report any changes, infiltration, or abnormal findings.
• Obtain and label all lab specimens, ensuring accuracy and proper handling for laboratory submission.
• Monitor and assist patients with self-care during treatment under RN supervision.
• Assist in training patients on dialysis procedures and machines used in transitional care, helping with home or in-center dialysis setup.
• Follow all infection control protocols, assisting in infection audits and maintaining clean work environments.
• Prepare dialysis area by cleaning and disinfecting chairs, machines, and surroundings before and after treatments.
• Perform all pressure holding, machine disinfection, and testing, including preparation for reuse and sterilization.
• Support safe patient transitions from in-center to home dialysis or other modalities, working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in ongoing education, competency validation, and staff development programs.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of patient treatment data in the clinical system, reviewing for completeness and compliance.
• Assist with inventory management, equipment restocking, and prevention of treatment-related waste.
ADULT CARE AIDE
Lunnic Solutions - Lawrenceville, GA
March 2020 - January 2023
- Provided comprehensive care for a homebound paraplegic client, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Assisted visiting nurses in delivering patient care and medical support.
- Managed monthly finances and budgeting for client needs.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and hospital visits. - Performed housekeeping duties and managed errands to maintain a safe and organized environment.
- Developed and implemented daily activity plans to promote client engagement. -
Monitored client activities to ensure safety and wellness.
- Maintained regular physical and verbal interaction with clients to support their emotional and social needs.
- Utilized effective communication and professionalism to foster positive relationships with clients and their families
NURSING AIDES
Blossom Elderly Standard Care Homes - Abuja, Nigeria
April 2011 - January 2020
- Assisted elderly residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility support.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration) and promptly reported changes to supervising nurses.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, encouraging residents’ participation in social, recreational, and wellness activities.
- Supported residents with mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers) and performed safe patient transfers to prevent falls and injuries.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and comfortable environment by assisting with housekeeping duties, linen changes, and hazard prevention.
- Collaborated with registered nurses, matrons, and medical staff to deliver quality care and respond to emergencies.
- Promoted residents’ dignity, comfort, and independence, ensuring personalized and compassionate care.
HOMEMAKER
Sahara Estate, Gwarimpa, Abuja.
Nigeria
April 2008 – March 2011
- Dedicated full-time to raising children, now seeking to re-enter the workforce.
- Managed household budget and financial planning.
- Oversaw household operations, including management and completion of daily chores.
- Supported children with homework and facilitated their participation in physical activities.
- Performed housekeeping duties and managed errands to maintain a safe and organized environment.
SKILLS
• Microsoft Office
• Outlook
• Vital signs
• Patient Care
• Patient service
• Caregiving
• Catheter care
• Meal Preparation
• Patient observation
• Communication skills
• Blood sampling
• Patient monitoring
• Senior Care
• Cooking
• Dialysis
• Home Care
• Dementia Care
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
University of Nigeria-Nigeria
August 2000 to July 2006
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
CERTIFIED HEMODIALYSIS TECHNICIAN
June 2022 to Present.
HEMODIAIYSIS TECHNICIAN
CNU MEDICAL INSTITUTE 2020
CPR/AED
April 2020 to Present
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