Hardworking leader offering 4 years of experience working with youth. Well-versed in individual assistance and group interventions. Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Collection Specialist
American Red Cross Blood Services
01.2022 - Current
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Youth Specialist
Great Circle
03.2018 - 02.2021
Assist residents with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling
Provide dignified care to residents of both assisted living and memory care communities, including individuals living with all stages of Alzheimer’s disease
Helped coordinate enjoyable activities for residents, including game nights, concerts, movies, card tournaments, exercise classes and makeover sessions
Assisted in procuring donated supplies, with repeated praise for creative ideas and resident-acclaimed programming
Prepared and submitted resident progress notes
Ensured complete documentation in EMR system and immediately alerted RN and care provider teams of changes in condition.
Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors, and words.
Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
Education
Associates Degree - Social Work
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH
01.2020
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Carnahan School Of The Future
St Louis, MO
05.2016
Skills
Recruiting
Goal Setting and Achievement
Conflict resolution techniques
Decision-making capabilities
Leadership
Coaching
Assistant
Management
Training
Child Development
Mandated Reporter Training
Certification
First Aid,
CPR
AED Certified
Timeline
Lead Collection Specialist
American Red Cross Blood Services
01.2022 - Current
Youth Specialist
Great Circle
03.2018 - 02.2021
Associates Degree - Social Work
Central State University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Carnahan School Of The Future
First Aid,
CPR
AED Certified
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