Kenedy Obrecht
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Seasoned Phlebotomist with 7 years of experience in providing supervisory duties and excellent customer service. Accomplished in orienting and training new staff on proper venipuncture techniques and helping them grow in their positions as phlebotomists. Expertly maintains highest patient safety standards in specimen and sample collection.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Lead Phlebotomist/Trainer
Grifols Talecris Plasma Resources
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2021 - Current
- Train new hires in accordance with Grifols SOP
- Ensure new staff are qualified for sign off
- Train staff to upskill their knowledge/abilities in all production areas
- Develop and maintain training rosters
- Maintain smooth donor flow throughout the center
- Assist in computer overrides and payment adjustments
- Resolve donor concerns
- Maintain a friendly and cohesive environment amongst staff
- Frequently performs difficult sticks (Red Sticks)
Donor Care Technician/Phlebotomist/Plasma Processor
Grifols Talecris Plasma Resources
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2020 - Current
- Conduct pre-donation medical screening in accordance with established guidelines
- Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly machine maintenance
- Perform general administrative duties, including greeting donors in a friendly manner, answering phones, and assisting center management as needed to promote customer satisfaction through appropriate interaction and responsiveness to customers needs
- Assist in determining the suitability of donors to undergo plasmapheresis prior to venipuncture and performs proper venipuncture techniques
- Set up, disconnect, and operate the automated plasmapheresis machines including response and evaluation of all autopheresis troubleshooting displays, documentation of exceptions, etc.
- Collect and process donor units/samples for testing
- Monitor stored product to ensure time requirements are met, monitor and report working conditions of equipment
- Maintain active communication with other service areas to ensure accurate documentation and quality of products
Apheresis Supervisor
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
Salina, KS
11.2015 - 05.2020
- Oversight of all phlebotomists venipuncture and insured they were performed correctly
- Guarantee quality of product/successful completion of each donation
- Performed phlebotomist duties and assisted with difficult sticks
- Managed documentation of each patient’s confidential information
- Worked within a Red Cross database, pulling donor information
Education
High School Diploma -
Junction City Sr High School
Junction City, KS05.2013
EMT Certification - Healthcare
Barton County Community College
Junction City, KS10.2014
CNA/CMA Certification - Healthcare
Kansas College of Nursing
Manhattan, KS12.2014
Associate of Science - Healthcare
Cloud County Community College
Junction City, KS06.2019
Certified Phlebotomist - Healthcare
Phlebotomy Training
Colorado Springs, CO09.2021
Skills
Extensive Supervisory Duties
Versed in conflict resolution
Excellent customer service
Calm communicator
Affiliations
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Honors (May 2018): (Received for maintaining a 3.5 or above GPA and maintain The Four Hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship)
- Special Act Award (Bank Five Hero of the Month, August 2016): (Awarded for providing first aide to a motorcycle crash victim)
- Phlebotomy Excellence Awards (2017-2020): (Received numerous certificates for having outstanding survey feedback on venipunctures performed)
- Employee of the week/month (2021): (Received for outstanding work ethic and phlebotomy skills)
Timeline
Floor Lead Phlebotomist/Trainer
Grifols Talecris Plasma Resources
02.2021 - Current
Donor Care Technician/Phlebotomist/Plasma Processor
Grifols Talecris Plasma Resources
07.2020 - Current
Apheresis Supervisor
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
11.2015 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Junction City Sr High School
EMT Certification - Healthcare
Barton County Community College
CNA/CMA Certification - Healthcare
Kansas College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Healthcare
Cloud County Community College
Certified Phlebotomist - Healthcare
Phlebotomy Training
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