Cynthia Knighten
Wilson
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with expertise in infection control and vital signs monitoring at Fresenius Medical Care NA. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort through effective communication and emotional support. Skilled in sterilization techniques and patient advocacy, ensuring safety and quality care in high-pressure environments. Committed to improving patient outcomes through teamwork and education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT/Unit Secretary
Fresenius Medical Care NA
01.2007 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Evaluated patient histories and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton,LASkills
- Infection prevention
- Restocking supplies
- Sterilization techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Emergency response
- Health monitoring
- Active listening
- Patient advocacy
- Infection control
- Professional bedside manner
- Infection control standards
- Specimen collection
- Emotional support
- Patient assistance
- Catheter care
- Healthcare expertise
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- CPR certification
- Vitals documentation
- Basic life support
Accomplishments
- Trained over 10 new hires on hemodialysis machine operations and proper connection to access the site.
- Initiated and managed dialysis treatment for 10 patients daily.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician since March 31, 2010.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT/Unit Secretary
Fresenius Medical Care NA
01.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School