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Laporchea Wilkins

Anchorage,AK

Summary

Proven in delivering compassionate patient care and skilled in venipuncture, I enhanced patient experiences at Biolife Plasma Services by training new employees and ensuring safety protocols. My dedication to healthcare excellence is demonstrated through proficient medication management and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and patient support.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Illinois Department of Human Services
01.2024 - 07.2024

Assisted client with daily living activities, meal preparation, medication administration & housekeeping

Senior Phlebotomist/ Trainer Assistant

Biolife Plasma Services
07.2023 - 12.2023


  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Conducted venipuncture
  • Monitored donors for reactions, monitored plasma machine for alarms & alerts and verified sample quality.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Trained all new employees on collections according to SOP’s
  • Registered donors into the system
  • Processed plasma in the laboratory for storage

Housekeeping Room Attendant

Nana Managment Services
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Completed pre-cleaning duties by setting up cleaning carts with fresh linens, cleaning supplies, and requested guest supplies.
  • Responded to requests from patrons for linens and toiletries.
  • Operated wet-vacuums
  • Replaced used towels and other bathroom amenities
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
  • Sorted, laundered and put away various laundry items.

Donor Technician/ Phlebotomist

Blood Bank Of Alaska
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks
  • Protected donors by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Monitored donors for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate donors on collection process and procedures.
  • Registered and screened all donors

Care Technician

The Salvation Army Serendipity Adult Day Center
12.2018 - 11.2021

•Assisted with daily living activities in an adult day setting

•Planned and prepared for activities & games

Caregiver

Campbell Creek House
03.2018 - 11.2018
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.

Caregiver

True Assisted Living Home
05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Education

National Certified Phlebotomist Technician

Alaska Career College
Anchorage, AK
03.2019

Skills

  • Housekeeping
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Medication Management
  • EMR / EHR
  • CPR Certified
  • Venipuncture

Certification

National Certified Phlebotomy Technician

CPR

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Illinois Department of Human Services
01.2024 - 07.2024

Senior Phlebotomist/ Trainer Assistant

Biolife Plasma Services
07.2023 - 12.2023

Housekeeping Room Attendant

Nana Managment Services
06.2022 - 04.2023

Donor Technician/ Phlebotomist

Blood Bank Of Alaska
11.2021 - 06.2022

Care Technician

The Salvation Army Serendipity Adult Day Center
12.2018 - 11.2021

Caregiver

Campbell Creek House
03.2018 - 11.2018

Caregiver

True Assisted Living Home
05.2017 - 04.2018

National Certified Phlebotomist Technician

Alaska Career College
Laporchea Wilkins