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Tamarah Rhema

Public health student and dialysis Patient Care Technician, on the path to PA school.

I study public health and biology at Wayne State University and care for hemodialysis patients at DaVita Kidney Care. I'm building the clinical experience to become a Physician Assistant.

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About me

I'm a second-year Public Health student at Wayne State University with a minor in Biology. Day to day, I work in dialysis care, where I monitor vital signs, perform vascular-access cannulation within my training, and follow strict infection-control and patient-safety standards. I also have experience in senior living, administration, and customer service, which taught me patience, clear communication, and how to stay organized under pressure. I want to keep growing my clinical knowledge and build real connections with the people I care for.

  • LocationMacomb, Michigan
  • CurrentlyPatient Care Technician at DaVita Kidney Care
  • StudyingB.S. Public Health, Biology minor, expected June 2029
  • GoalPhysician Assistant
  • LanguagesArabic (fluent), English (fluent)

Experience

May 2026 to Oct 2026

Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care

  • Support patients through hemodialysis treatments with a focus on comfort, safety, and dignity.
  • Measure and monitor vital signs and report changes to the clinical team.
  • Perform vascular-access cannulation and needle insertion within my training and facility authorization.
  • Apply phlebotomy and specimen-handling knowledge, including accurate labeling.
  • Follow infection-control, hand hygiene, and confidentiality standards.
  • Completed DaVita University's Patient Care Technician training program.
Apr 2026 to present

Part-Time Crew Member

Chipotle Mexican Grill

  • Deliver friendly, efficient service and prepare orders accurately under food-safety standards.
  • Work with coworkers to keep service organized during high-volume shifts.
Oct 2025 to Aug 2026

Desk Assistant

Wayne State University

  • Welcomed students, faculty, staff, and visitors and directed them to campus offices and resources.
  • Handled records and routine office tasks while following privacy procedures.
Sep 2024 to Dec 2024

Resident Support Tech

Westwood Senior Living, Macomb, MI

  • Gave older adult residents companionship and help with daily living, including feeding and mobility.
  • Observed residents' needs and communicated concerns to staff.
Fall 2021 to Jul 2024

Electronics Associate

Walmart, Shelby Township, MI

  • Helped customers with product questions and purchases, and kept inventory and displays organized.
  • Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced store while staying accurate and courteous.

Education

Wayne State University

Bachelor's in Public Health, Minor in Biology. Detroit, Michigan. Second-year student, expected graduation June 2029.

Dakota High School

CTE Medical Careers Pathway. Macomb, Michigan. GPA 3.4, graduated June 2025.

Certifications and training

DaVita University

Patient Care Technician (PCT) Training Program, completed.

Emergency care

  • CPR/AED/First Aid, Dec 2023
  • HeartSaver for K-12 Schools CPR/AED, Dec 2023
  • Stop the Bleed, Dec 2023

Medical foundations

  • Infection Control, Nov 2023
  • Medical Legal & Ethics, Nov 2023
  • Safety and Body Mechanics, Oct 2023
  • Health Communications, Sep 2023
  • Health Career Exploration, Sep 2023

Skills

Clinical

Hemodialysis fundamentals, vital signs, vascular-access cannulation, phlebotomy and specimen collection, kidney function and CKD knowledge.

Patient care and safety

Patient comfort, older adult support, mobility assistance, infection prevention, confidentiality.

Service and administration

Front-desk support, record organization, customer communication, resolving concerns.

Let's connect

I'm open to conversations about healthcare, public health, and my path toward PA school. The best way to reach me is by email or LinkedIn.

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