Kaylee Kitchens
Ryde,USA
Summary
Highly skilled Tissue Recovery Coordinator with practical experience in surgical procedures, tissue donor evaluation, and recovery operations. Strengths include advanced understanding of aseptic techniques, effective communication skills, and adherence to protocols for regulatory compliance. Demonstrated impact through implementation of process improvements leading to enhanced operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Tissue Recovery Coordinator
Donor Network West
San Ramon, California
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Responds to tissue recovery cases and provides technical support for all aspects of tissue recovery for transplant and research.
- Perform aseptic surgical recovery of human tissue (musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, skin, etc.) for transplantation while ensuring optimal graft quality and integrity.
- Operate and maintain sterile instruments, recovery equipment, and supplies, ensuring proper sterilization, packaging, and labeling of recovered tissues.
- Coordinate with hospitals, funeral homes, and coroner medical examiners to meet strict recovery timelines and maximize donor potential.
- Maintaining sterile surgical environments and regulatory safety compliance, ensuring the protection of staff, donors, and recipients during all stages of tissue recovery.
- Served as a peer trainer for incoming technicians, reinforcing proper aseptic practices and quality standards.
Server
The Point Resturant
Rio Vista, California
06.2019 - 05.2024
- Provide customers with a great dining experience
- Bring out food and drinks in a timely manner and make sure everything is correct
- Helped management train new staff
- Obtained food and drink safety
- Keeping a clean and presentable work space for staff
Cashier
Liras Supermarket
Rio Vista, California
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Bag groceries and helped customers locate the items they need
- Walk and carry groceries out to customers cars
- Handled money and made sure cash register was correct
- Stocked shelves and made sure everything was presentable
Education
High School Diploma -
Rio Vista High School
Rio Vista, California06.2020
Skills
- Specimen labeling and documentation
- Time management
- Working well under pressure
- Aseptic surgical technique
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Human tissue recovery and procurement
- FDA, AATB, and state regulatory compliance
- Recover specialty grafts
- Team lead and complete all the correct documentation for cases
Languages
English
Timeline
Tissue Recovery Coordinator
Donor Network West
03.2024 - 11.2025
Cashier
Liras Supermarket
11.2020 - 06.2021
Server
The Point Resturant
06.2019 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Rio Vista High School