Deidra Hawkins

Lead daily operations of blood bank, assign workload, and support staff to maintain safe, timely transfusion services for routine and emergency patient care.

Review blood bank testing, verify results, and assist with complex antibody investigations, crossmatch problems, and transfusion reaction work-ups.

Issue blood products according to policy while maintaining accurate records, specimen integrity, and traceability.

Troubleshot analyzers, reagents, and testing discrepancies, minimizing delays and ensuring reliable laboratory services.

Coordinated blood product inventory management, ensuring timely ordering, effective rotation, waste reduction, and emergency availability.

Supported staff development through hands-on training, mentoring, and competency assessments to enhance team expertise.