Precious Ehanire
Towson
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with a proven track record at DaVita Dialysis Corporation, specializing in patient care and medical record-keeping. Expert in regulatory compliance and team collaboration, I have significantly enhanced training programs and patient safety protocols. Skilled in vital sign monitoring and fostering excellent communication, I excel in delivering compassionate, high-quality care and education to patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Green Spring
01.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Educated patients on basic health-related topics such as nutrition, hygiene habits.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
Camp Springs
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Calculated and adjusted dialysis machine settings based on patient prescriptions.
- Provided education to patients regarding diet, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, fluid management and medication compliance.
- Assisted patients in understanding the dialysis process and answering their questions.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Operated water purification systems that produce high quality water used in hemodialysis processes.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments for adverse reactions or changes in condition.
- Conducted laboratory tests on blood samples taken from patients before and after dialysis sessions.
- Calibrated machines used for hemodialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Conducted pre- and post-treatment assessments of patients, including vital sign monitoring.
Caregiver
Jemz Assisted Living
Parksville
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD12-2025
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Nigeria12-2011
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical record-keeping
- Health education
- Regulatory compliance
- Team collaboration
- Nursing procedures
- Performing physical assessments
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
- Vital sign monitoring
Certification
- Certified nursing assistant
- Certified clinical hemodialysis technician
- Basic life support (CPR and AED) program certified
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
01.2022 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
03.2020 - 12.2021
Caregiver
Jemz Assisted Living
01.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Prince George's Community College
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
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