Terri Gerald
Charlottesville
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in patient preparation and procedural support. Proficient in coordinating supplies, preparing fields, and maintaining aseptic conditions. Strong understanding of HIPAA requirements and industry standards. Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
UVA Health
Charlottesville
09.2019 - Current
- Administered hemodialysis treatments to patients in accordance with protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs during dialysis sessions for safety and stability.
- Initiated and maintained accurate documentation of patient treatment records.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to optimize patient care and treatment plans.
- Trained new staff on equipment operation and safety procedures effectively.
- Conducted equipment checks and performed routine maintenance on dialysis machines.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant
UVA Health
Charlottesville
05.2006 - Current
- Provided direct patient care under supervision of nursing staff.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Supported training of new nursing assistants in facility protocols.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as wound care, catheter care and ostomy management.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Obtained specimen samples from patients accurately following established collection protocol.
- Answered call lights promptly while ensuring all requests are addressed in timely manner.
- Performed basic nursing procedures such as catheterizations, wound care, ostomy care, IV placement and Foley catheter placement.
Certified Nursing Assistant
UVA Health
Charlottesville
08.2004 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients under supervision of nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities and personal hygiene for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team promptly.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- 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 residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Patient Care Technician- Operating Room
UVA Health
Charlottesville
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
Education
GED -
PVCC
Charlottesville, VA05-1988
Skills
- Hemodialysis administration
- Patient monitoring
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Compassionate care
- Time management
- Emergency response
- Pre-dialysis preparation
- Venipuncture
- Sample collection
- Dialysis machine operation
- Needle insertion
- Healthcare regulations
- Blood sample collection
- Venipuncture techniques
- Patient positioning
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- Aseptic techniques
- Patient health education
- Measuring vital signs
Certification
Certified Nurse Aide
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
UVA Health
09.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician- Operating Room
UVA Health
04.2016 - 09.2019
Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant
UVA Health
05.2006 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
UVA Health
08.2004 - Current
GED -
PVCC