Andrea Watts
Pageland
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Davita
05.2019 - Current
- Minimized complications related to vascular access sites by performing proper cannulation techniques using both needles and catheters according to established protocols.
- Reduced the risk of infections by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills while assisting other technicians during busy shifts for optimal patient care delivery.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Assisted patients with their pre-dialysis weight measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of fluid removal needs during the procedure.
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected challenges during a shift, using critical thinking skills to find effective solutions that maintained high-quality patient care standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
BAYADA
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Healthcare
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
York Technical College
Rockhill, SC05-2025
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Pageland, SC06-2012
Skills
- Dialysis machine operation
- Vascular Access care
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Venipuncture
- HIPAA compliance
- Adaptable to change
- Patient monitoring
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical communication
- Direct patient care
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
BAYADA
05.2021 - 07.2021
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Davita
05.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Healthcare
03.2016 - 04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
York Technical College
High School Diploma -
Central High School
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