Kathy Corin
Fairfield,CA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Patient Care Technician with extensive experience at DaVita, skilled in IV insertion and patient advocacy. Proven track record in enhancing patient comfort and safety during dialysis procedures. Adept at training staff and implementing quality assurance practices, fostering a collaborative environment that boosts productivity and patient care outcomes.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Patient Care Technician
DaVita
03.1994 - Current
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
Training Instructor
DaVita
03.1994 - Current
- Maintained compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and quality goals.
- Evaluated training needs and developed appropriate class offerings.
- Integrated technology resources to maximize training success.
- Coached junior training staff on correct procedures and optimization strategies.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
- Worked with vendors to customize courseware to accommodate business needs.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Satellite Healthcare
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
Sales Clerk Manager
Raleys
01.1980 - 01.1990
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clayton Valley High School
Concord, CASkills
- Specimen collection
- Basic nursing care
- IV insertion
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Patient advocacy
Accomplishments
Worked side-by-side with physicians to develop access in a new clinic in Hawaii, while precepting four people for the new clinic
Timeline
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Satellite Healthcare
01.2005 - 12.2007
Certified Patient Care Technician
DaVita
03.1994 - Current
Training Instructor
DaVita
03.1994 - Current
Sales Clerk Manager
Raleys
01.1980 - 01.1990
High School Diploma -
Clayton Valley High School