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Kyzah Harris

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Im a Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Dedicated Phlebotomist professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Reliable employee seeking to excel in anything that do. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Hardworking Correctional Officer skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Officer

Indian Creek Correctional
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.

Travel Phlebotomist

American Red Cross Biomedical Services
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Packaged and delivered specimens to central lab daily.
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization.
  • Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
  • Drew blood from veins filling multiple pints a day. while also using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, and straight needles.

Caregiver

St. Joesphs
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.

Data Analyst

State Of Illinois Department Of Public Health
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Coordinated statistical data analysis, design and information flow.
  • Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
  • Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
  • Participated in requirements meetings and data mapping sessions to understand business needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Biology

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

High School Diploma -

Springfield Southeast High School
2350 E Ash St, Springfield, IL 62703
05.2017

Skills

  • Firearms Training
  • Head Counts
  • Conduct Reporting
  • Contraband Searching
  • Security Checks
  • Public Safety
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Sharps Collection
  • Blood Specimen Storage
  • Specimen Labeling Procedures
  • Medical History Taking
  • Patient Identification
  • Sanitation and Sterilization
  • Biohazard Waste Disposal
  • Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Indian Creek Correctional
08.2022 - 12.2022

Travel Phlebotomist

American Red Cross Biomedical Services
05.2021 - 10.2022

Caregiver

St. Joesphs
10.2020 - 07.2021

Data Analyst

State Of Illinois Department Of Public Health
05.2020 - 06.2021

Associate of Science - Biology

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

High School Diploma -

Springfield Southeast High School
Kyzah Harris