Brandy Powell
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
I have been employed with Versiti of Indiana Blood Center for 16 years. I am dedicated to our mission and dedicated to the community around us. I have always strived to go above and beyond as well as making sure I learn as much as I possible while I've been employed with the blood center. I have always taken full advantage of any opportunity given to me that would allow me to grow, as well as help others grow.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead Blood Collections
Versiti Of Indiana Blood Center
11.2007 - Current
- Improved team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies and streamlining communication channels.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
Preceptor
Versiti Of Indiana
11.2007 - Current
- Improved student understanding by incorporating real-life examples and case studies in lessons.
- Enhanced learning experience through the development of engaging and interactive presentations.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop interdisciplinary courses, providing a more comprehensive education for students.
- Developed meaningful relationships with students, fostering an open and supportive learning environment.
Cellular Therapy Technician
Versiti Of Indiana Blood Center
11.2007 - Current
- Performing moderately complex procedures for Cellular Therapy products, such as cell quantification, processing and viability testing.
- Coordinating patient entry and integration into cellular therapy programs.
- Serving as a clinical and educational consultant to staff regarding the management of patients.
Class B CDL Driver
Versiti Of Indiana Blood Center
11.2007 - Current
- With a valid CDL, may operate mobile drive buses. Following all DOT guidelines, safely transports staff, supplies and equipment and arrives at site on time.
- Understands and performs to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrates Core Values: Do Right Always, Find a Better Way, Make Results Happen and Strengthen the Team.
- Treats donors with customer service excellence, presenting a positive image.
- Recognizes when the customer is distressed and responds appropriately with tact.
- Responds to customer inquiries, requests and complaints with a timely and complete response and escalates to leader when appropriate.
- Prepares collection site and performs set up, including technology systems (may include quality control).
- Performs donor screening (collects donor histories) and mini-physical.
- Performs phlebotomy.
- Conducts automation (Alyx and/or Trima), including recognizing and responding to automation reactions.
- Recruits and converts donors for automation.
- May prepare and pack units for transport.
- Observes donors for reactions, provides reaction care and assists other staff in handling reactions if needed.
- May provide post-reaction care at mobile drives including assessing reactions for recovery, escorting donors and serving as liaison to coordinate care with host organization (e.g. high school nurse, drive coordinator.
- Rebooks donors for future donation appointments.
- Travels to other local collection sites, as determined by business need.
- Requires evening, weekend and holiday work hours.
- Creates a safe environment for donors and staff members.
- Operates and performs routine maintenance on equipment including troubleshooting.
- Maintains product integrity and ensures proper identification of all donors.
- Completes department records and maintains organization, as needed.
- May participate in validation of new processes or new equipment.
- Reviews daily work for accuracy and recognizes unexpected results, resolving where appropriate.
- Other duties, as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Education
High School Diploma -
Ben Davis High School
Indianapolis, IN04.1995
Skills
- Performance monitoring
- Production Monitoring
- Schedule Management
- Trend tracking
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Loading Merchandise
- Route Navigation
- Drive Vehicles
- Customer Relationships
- Safe Driving Practices
- Plan Routes
- Commercial Driving Experience
- Product Loading and Unloading
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Vehicle Inspection
- Cargo Records
- Strong Working Relationships
- Accident Reports
- Traffic Laws and Regulations
- Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
- Licensing Requirements
- Preventive Maintenance
- Load Safety
- Signature Verification
- Efficiency and Time Management
Timeline
Team Lead Blood Collections
Versiti Of Indiana Blood Center
11.2007 - Current
Preceptor
Versiti Of Indiana
11.2007 - Current
Cellular Therapy Technician
Versiti Of Indiana Blood Center
11.2007 - Current
Class B CDL Driver
Versiti Of Indiana Blood Center
11.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ben Davis High School
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