Keyonta' Blakney
Rock Hill
Summary
Dedicated Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician with extensive experience at MUSC, skilled in acute hemodialysis treatment and venipuncture techniques. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Strong communicator and team player, adept at managing emergency situations and fostering trust with patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
MUSC
Columbia
10.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients during hemodialysis sessions, fostering trust, and improving patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Administered dialysis treatments efficiently, achieving measurable improvements in patient health outcomes, and treatment adherence.
- Maintained accurate records of patient treatments and responses, supporting compliance with regulatory standards, and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
Charlotte
10.2023 - Current
- Operated water purification systems that produce high quality water used in hemodialysis processes.
- Provided emotional support to patients undergoing hemodialysis treatments by listening attentively and responding compassionately.
- Assisted nurses in providing patient care by performing tasks such as taking vital signs or collecting specimens.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Phlebotomist
MUSC
Lancaster
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Monroe
02.2019 - 08.2023
- Responded to and managed emergency situations during dialysis treatments.
- Calculated and adjusted dialysis machine settings based on patient prescriptions.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
Certified Medication Aide
Waltonwood Senior Living
Charlotte
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals about medication orders.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Charlotte
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ACTS Retirement-Life Community
Rock Hill
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice Community Care
Rock Hill
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Health Care Technician
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte
12.2015 - 07.2018
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by providing appropriate medical attention.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for each individual patient.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by setting up medical instruments and supplies.
- Facilitated the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients on and off their assigned units.
Education
Bachelor - Speech-Language Pathology
Columbia College, Columbia
Columbia, SC12-2026
Skills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Medication administration
- Acute hemodialysis treatment
- Blood sample collection
- Emergency response
- HIPAA compliance
- Healthcare teamwork
- Healthcare software proficiency
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
MUSC
10.2024 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
10.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
MUSC
04.2023 - 10.2024
Certified Medication Aide
Waltonwood Senior Living
08.2022 - 03.2023
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
11.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
02.2019 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
ACTS Retirement-Life Community
11.2018 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice Community Care
07.2018 - 02.2019
Health Care Technician
Carolinas Medical Center
12.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor - Speech-Language Pathology
Columbia College, Columbia
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