Kalisha Holmes
Harrisburg
Summary
Disciplined Medical staff member with more than 10+ years of experience delivering outstanding care to patients and operating various types of medical equipment. An Empathetic medical staff member that is aware of patient physical and emotional needs throughout medical procedures and processes. Experienced technician with evolving awareness of cutting-edge advancements in care and treatment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
08.2022 - Current
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
Student Nurse Technician
Penn State Hershey Rehab
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
Certified Medical Assistant
Geisinger Cardiology
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Certified Medical Assistant
OIP
02.2013 - 05.2017
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.
Education
Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PADiploma - Medical Assisting
Kaplan Career Institute
Harrisburg, PA05.2007
Diploma -
Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg, PA06.2003
Skills
- Vital Statistics
- Dialysis Treatment
- Adverse Reaction Reporting
- Monitoring Tests
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Maintaining Dialysis Equipment
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Safety Protocols
- Measuring Vital Signs
- Specimen Handling
- Water Quality Testing
- Crutch Fitting
- Medical Assistant (RMA)
- Chronic and Acute Conditions
- Ambulatory Care
- Positioning Patients
- Basic Suturing
- Clerical Support
- Phlebotomy
- Dialyzer Priming
- EMR
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
08.2022 - Current
Student Nurse Technician
Penn State Hershey Rehab
08.2020 - 08.2021
Certified Medical Assistant
Geisinger Cardiology
05.2017 - 07.2020
Certified Medical Assistant
OIP
02.2013 - 05.2017
Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Kaplan Career Institute
Diploma -
Harrisburg High School
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