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Kayia Holland

Newport News

Summary

Dynamic Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at DaVita, excelling in patient monitoring and medication administration. Proven ability to lead teams effectively while ensuring superior customer service and compliance with safety protocols. Recognized for quick emergency response and meticulous equipment maintenance, contributing to enhanced patient care outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

DaVita
Hampton
11.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
  • Administered medication such as Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as needed.
  • Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
  • Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
  • Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
  • Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
  • Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.

Shift Leader

Wawa
Newport News
11.2014 - 11.2023

Developed and implemented effective strategies to drive sales and increase customer satisfaction as a shift leader.

Lead a team of 6 to 8 employees providing guidance and training to ensure all tasks were completed in a timely manner.

Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of store policies and procedure, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Provided leadership and support to ensure a cohesive team environment.

Addressed any issues with service speed and quality promptly.

Managed the implementation of new procedures and operational changes.

Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management and supervising staff.

Shift Leader

Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
Newport News
10.2007 - 11.2014

Supervise restaurant activities during shift to ensure the success of store operations

Compile and balance cash receipts at the end of the shift, as well as perform various financial activities such as cash handling and deposit preparation

Resolve customer complaints and employee concerns

Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, and complete disciplinary write-ups

Assign duties to employees and ensure each employee is prepared for the task

Responsible for the training and development of employees

Follow inventory controls and guidelines

Ability to work as a leader and a team

Provide and ensure superior customer service to restaurant consti

Education

Associate of Science -

Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VA
05-2014

High School Diploma -

Heritage High School
Newport News, VA
07-2009

Skills

  • Patient monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Dialysis machine operation
  • Infection control
  • Vital signs assessment
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Patient documentation
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emergency response

Certification

  • Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
  • Phlebotomist certified
  • EKG certified

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

DaVita
11.2023 - Current

Shift Leader

Wawa
11.2014 - 11.2023

Shift Leader

Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
10.2007 - 11.2014

Associate of Science -

Thomas Nelson Community College

High School Diploma -

Heritage High School
Kayia Holland