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Kalista Rush

Biolife Plasma Center
Harrisonburg
3
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented Phlebotomist skilled in venipuncture and patient care within clinical settings. Ensures accurate specimen collection through strict adherence to safety protocols. Maintains patient comfort and promotes a calm atmosphere during procedures, leveraging leadership experience from fast-paced retail environments.

Work History

Plasma Center Senior Technician

6 Months
Biolife Plasma Center | 02.2026 - Current
  • Manages donor interactions with professionalism, ensuring a positive experience and maintaining safety
  • Skilled in performing venipuncture with a high degree of precision
  • Capable of troubleshooting and maintaining plasmapheresis and related equipment
  • Effectively manages inventory and supplies to support daily operations
  • Accurately records donor data and manages sensitive information with confidentiality
  • Monitors and ensures the safety of donors, responding effectively to any situations

Fashion Team Lead

9 Months
Walmart | 09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Led and trained team members on systems, policies, and efficiency best practices
  • Coordinated staffing and break schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours
  • Collaborated with management to enhance cash handling procedures, minimizing errors
  • Developed structured onboarding process for new hires to facilitate smoother integration
  • Fostered a team-first culture focused on customer satisfaction

Sales Floor Associate

2 Months
Walmart | 07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Received acknowledgment from upper management for exceptional performance.
  • Maintained accurate pricing, labeling, and product availability
  • Ensured accurate pricing, labeling, and product availability to enhance customer experience.
  • Identified inventory discrepancies and communicated with management
  • Identified and reported inventory discrepancies, facilitating timely resolution.

Sales Floor Associate

1 Year
J.C.Penney | 06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Ensured optimal product availability to enhance customer experience.
  • Partnered with management to revamp sales floor layout.
  • Implemented effective sales techniques and adhered to floor policies to drive customer engagement.
  • Created an appealing sales floor.
  • Maintained a high level of product availability.
  • Arranged promotional displays on the sales floor to attract customer attention.
  • Enhanced the sales floor's visual appeal to encourage customer exploration.

Education

High School

Broadway High School | Broadway, VA | 01-2021

Skills

Venipuncture
Phlebotomy techniques
Sample and specimen collection
Patient care
Quality assurance methods
Equipment maintenance
Donor interaction management
Staff training coordination
Peer training
Team collaboration
Fast-paced multitasking
Donor screening

Timeline

Plasma Center Senior Technician

Biolife Plasma Center
02.2026 - CurrentRead More

Fashion Team Lead

Walmart
09.2024 - 06.2025Read More

Sales Floor Associate

Walmart
07.2024 - 09.2024Read More

Sales Floor Associate

J.C.Penney
06.2023 - 06.2024Read More

Broadway High School

High School
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Kalista Rush