Daisy Crispin Rodriguez

• Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• In compliance with SOPs, responsible for performing all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.

• In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, responsible for performing venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process.

• Evaluation of vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; make necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety. Ensure donation process is efficient and make adjustments when necessary to make the process a positive experience for the donor.

• Maintain alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notify appropriate staff.

• Required to perform calibrations and verify that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs. Required to respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues.

• Troubleshoot equipment failures. Create incident documentation, remove and/or replace equipment from service.

• Collect arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.

• Ensure the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system.

• Ensure to comply and follow all Health Safety & Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures while promoting safety in all actions.

• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.

• Under general supervision, responsible for evaluating donor suitability for automated plasmapheresis procedures.

• Responsible for providing limited emergency medical care to donors and staff including administering medications or treatments in accordance with licensure.

• Conducted interviews to donors and performed medical history reviews to obtain necessary information to determine suitability to donate plasma.

• Revision of test results to determine continued donor suitability; assess donor symptoms that may result in the inability to continue donating.

• Notify and counsel donors regarding reactive test results and refer donors to community facilities for follow-up and counseling.

• Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures.

• In compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, performed all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.

• In compliance with STandard Operating Procedures and Food & Drug Administration guidelines, performed venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process.

• Ensured the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system.

• Ensured to comply and follow all Health Safety & Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures while promoting safety in all actions.

• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.

• Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Responsible for recognizing critical patient care situations and initiating effective actions in emergencies.
• Responsible for delivering safe care to assigned patients while developing technical competencies.
• Administration of solutions and medications such as vasopressors and sedatives.
• Patient airway management.
• Management of drains, including extraventricular drains (EVD) in the brain.
• Monitoring intracerebral pressure (ICP) levels.
• Assessment of neurological conscious and unconscious patients.
• Administration of medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Education of patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

• Delivered array of employee health services which included pre-employment screenings to ensure that new and prospective employees where qualified to do their assigned tasks. Screenings included assisting occupational health doctor with medical examinations, conducting vision tests, respirator fit tests, spirometry tests, administering immunizations, coordinating audiometric testing, as well as drug and alcohol screenings.
• Ensured workplace adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations by maintaining injury and illness records, providing necessary personal protection equipment along with training and guidelines for correct use, proper maintenance, and emergency instructions, and maintenance of records for all trainings conducted.
• Assured compliance with all standards of practice, company policies, medical directives, and state and federal regulations.
• Promoted wellness and prevention in the workplace providing opportunities for health education on topics such as flu symptoms, illness prevention, benefits of good hygiene, healthy meal choices, weight loss, BBP, Universal precautions, proper lifting techniques, body mechanics, smoking cessation programs, ultimately fostering a culture of health and wellness.
• Implemented various health promotion activities including leading an interdisciplinary team to set up a health fair with various vendors, well attended by employees with positive feedback.
• Promoted a high level of service to every individual while observing confidentiality rules and company regulations (HIPAA Compliance).
• Worked at an independent level making appropriate decisions regarding work restrictions, fitness for duty, and treatment plans for all workers' compensation cases.

• Collected fluid and tissue samples of over 20 patients daily while practicing required forms of asepsis, standard and universal precautions.
• Conducted standard tests such as blood alcohol, blood cultures, oral glucose tolerance tests, glucose screening, blood smears, and peak and through drug level tests.
• Provided in home blood draw services according to patient needs and medical orders.
• Provided sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Provided direct care to over 5 patients per day who required IV therapies with: Reclast, Prolia, Boniva, Remicade, Entyvio, Actemra, antibiotics, chemotherapy, catheter care and pain management.
• Administered IV medications as ordered by physician and monitored patients throughout infusion for signs of adverse reactions.
• Accessed and cared for peripheral IV and central lines.
• Educated patients and other health care professionals on various treatment modalities for specific disease states such as Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Anemia, Hemophilia, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Immune Deficiencies.

• Managed and implemented an effective occupational health program providing the necessary professional health services to all employees in compliance with current FDA regulations, Corporate EHS guidelines and ISO Standards.
• Provided and managed the required physical evaluation programs and services to meet regulatory requirements; such as OSHA, Department of Transportation, CDC, etc.
• Assisted with the accident investigation program to identify root cause analysis of all incidents and near misses.
• Administered health management programs such as Workers' Compensation, disability and wellness programs.

• Performed emergency medical procedures such as Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Documented data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient response, or treatment changes.
• Set up, operated, and monitored invasive equipment and devices such as colostomy or tracheotomy equipment, mechanical ventilators, catheters, gastrointestinal tubes and central lines.
• Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy to understand terms.

• Assisted physicians with procedures such as thoracentesis, endotracheal intubation, central venous line insertion, etc.
• Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Contributed substantially to successful department Joint Commission Accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Provided exceptional care to more than 10 high-acute patients per-shift who needed complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.