Vanessa Horton
Whiteville,NC
Summary
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician with comprehensive experience in patient care and dialysis procedures. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in patient monitoring, equipment management, and troubleshooting. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring high-quality care in dynamic healthcare environment.
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in dialysis patient care and clinical operations. Known for collaborating seamlessly with team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring and operational efficiency, consistently upholding high standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care North America
03.2015 - Current
- Monitor patients, collect and record vital signs
- Monitor fluid intake and output
- Insert needles and connect patients to machines for dialysis
- Performed accurate water quality testing, ensuring optimal conditions for safe and effective dialysis treatments.
- Assisted with dialysis technician orientation and training to promote high standard of patient care.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Improved patient care by providing timely and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Provided comprehensive pre-and post-treatment assessments, identifying any potential complications and addressing them promptly.
TRAVEL CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient information, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulations.
- Expanded professional knowledge by attending continuing education courses, seminars, and workshops relevant to the travel CNA role.
- Displayed cultural sensitivity while working with diverse populations across various geographic locations throughout the US.
- Promoted overall wellbeing by assisting patients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.
- Contributed to improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting any concerns to appropriate medical professionals.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Mcleod Health
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Travel CNA
ProLink Staffing
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Assist patient with personal care
- Collect and record vitals daily
- Prepare meals and housekeeping
- Monitor patients, collect and record vital signs
- Monitor fluid intake and output
CCHT Travel
Quick Travel Staffing
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Travel as a CCHT, prepare patient for treatment
- Monitor patients during dialysis treatment
- Collect vital signs before, during, and after treatment
- Clean and set up machines for treatment
Education
High School Diploma -
West Columbus High School
Cerro Gordo, NC06-1992
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Range of motion exercises
- Light housekeeping
- Companionship and emotional support
Timeline
Travel CNA
ProLink Staffing
01.2021 - 03.2021
TRAVEL CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse
10.2020 - 06.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Mcleod Health
08.2018 - 04.2021
CCHT Travel
Quick Travel Staffing
04.2018 - 01.2019
CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care North America
03.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
West Columbus High School
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