Tina L Alexander
Thibodaux
Summary
Detail-oriented Patient Care Technician with expertise in vital signs monitoring and hemodialysis operations. Committed to maintaining patient safety through rigorous infection control measures and effective team collaboration.
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with over 13 years of experience in hemodialysis. Skilled in patient documentation, training new technicians, and adhering to infection control protocols. Proven contributions to enhancing patient care and safety in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Compassionate Patient Care Technician known for maintaining high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and dialysis treatment support, ensuring optimal patient care. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, leveraging these soft skills to enhance patient comfort and trust while fostering positive healthcare environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Thibodaux
07.2012 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient information accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient areas and equipment.
- Communicated effectively with patients about their care needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure quality patient support.
- Prepared supplies and equipment for medical procedures as needed.
- Followed infection control protocols to promote patient safety.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while providing quality care to patients.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Documented all patient information accurately in their medical records.
- Conducted water treatment analysis to ensure purity for dialysis procedures.
- Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
- Trained new dialysis technicians on machine operation and patient care procedures.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in compliance with healthcare regulations.
Education
Hemodialysis Technician Diploma - Dialysis Tehnician
Blue Cliff College
Houma, LA 04.2012 - 05.2013
Hahnville High School
Boutte , LaSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Hemodialysis operations
- Patient documentation
- Infection control measures
- Training new technicians
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Catheter care
- HIPAA compliance
- Dialysis support
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Water treatment systems
- Mobility assistance
- Infection control standards
- Rule enforcement
- Maintaining dialysis equipment
- Treatment documentation
- Patient observation
- Dialysis treatment
- Dialysis equipment operation
- Direct patient care
- Infection control protocols
- Alarm response
Certification
NNCC CERTIFICATION
CPR CERTIFICATION
Accomplishments
2024 Care Awards Recipient Winner
PCT 3 Preceptor
Timeline
Patient Care Technician - CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
07.2012 - Current
Hemodialysis Technician Diploma - Dialysis Tehnician
Blue Cliff College
04.2012 - 05.2013
Hahnville High School