Open To Work
LESLIE NELSON
Anchorage,AK
Summary
With a multitude of lifetime experiences, I am self-motivated, reliable, dependable with a strong sense of personal responsibility, worked effectively in a fast-paced environment and demonstrated willingness to help wherever needed. I am passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement. I have received Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Award, Valedictorian, Perfect Attendance and Punctuality awards several times.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Massage Therapist
01.1994 - Current
- Provided therapeutic massage treatments tailored to individual client's needs.
- Implemented effective pain management strategies to enhance client comfort and satisfaction.
- Improved overall wellness for clients by performing various massage techniques to help people recover from variety of ailments, pain and injury.
- Consistently maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with state regulations and industry best practices.
- Performed thorough consultations before each session to determine client's goals for treatment while also identifying potential contraindications or precautions needed during the massage process itself.
- Maintained detailed progress notes for all clientele following every appointment which allowed therapists to track improvements over time more efficiently.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments.
- Participated in continuous education to master latest techniques in massage therapy.
Blood Bank Technician
Blood Bank of Alaska
11.2025 - 08.2025
- Under a trainer in HOSPITAL SERVICES & COMPONENTS, I followed safety protocols to prevent contamination during blood handling and processing using personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Helped prepare and fulfill priority-hospital orders and hospital rotations of blood products via telephone and computer with confirmation. Prepared flight orders and notified hospitals with flight information, contacted, transferred, and accepted boxes to and from couriers.
- Organized & distributed products to ultra freezers (minus 20 degrees and colder!)
- I labeled red blood cells, frozen plasma, inspected, distributed to appropriate refrigerator / freezer, monitored inventory, constructed and repaired boxing.
- Inventoried, boxed and disposed of expired-blood products electronically.
- In COLLECTIONS, supported quality control measures to uphold regulatory standards of Blood Bank equipment to ensure safe handling and storage of blood products: Hemaflows, Ultracrits, scales, and Lot Tracking supplies.
- Prepared blood coolers with appropriate ice for post-donation storage, stripped, segmented blood bags post donation, applied CoFlex to donor's arm, observed donor's actions and provided donor with post-phlebotomy care.
- Followed strict confidentiality policies to protect patient privacy while managing sensitive records with data documented, verified patient's eligibility to donate by providing mini-health physicals: HCT, BP, temperature, pulse, weight, examination of arms.
- Adhered to strict labeling practices to guarantee proper identification and traceability of all collected samples throughout the testing process.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients, cleaned and detailed Bloodmobiles.
- Stocked phlebotomy-work carts or carriers and organized with blood collection devices and appropriate supplies to avoid unnecessary testing delays.
- Cleaned and detailed Bloodmobile coaches.
AK CarePro / Caregiver
Home Instead
03.2017 - 11.2023
- Advocate and mandatory reporter for elders.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, dressing guidance, grooming, medication reminders, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help client achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored health condition of clients' documenting health and behavioral changes and communicating with healthcare professionals as needed.
- Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of client records.
- Engaged clients in meaningful activities and conversations and socialization to stimulate cognitive function and emotional well-being.
- Ensured a clean, safe, environment for clients by following infection control protocols and maintaining proper hygiene practices.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and family members with regular updates on their loved ones' status.
- Cleaned house, managed laundry, prepared meals and coordinated with family on groceries and meals.
Personal Care Attendant / Special Needs
Consumer Direct Personal Care
12.2008 - 04.2015
- Assisted strong-willed individual with Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy with daily living activities to enhance quality of life.
- I inspired, nurtured, encouraged, exercised, motivated, educated, brainstormed, entertained, empowered, and counseled to keep this young man healthy.
- Facilitated travel to therapy appointments: Medical, Occupational, Physical, pre-and post surgical.
- Administered medications, monitored gastric feeding tube and drained jejunum tube, charted the young man's emotional / physiological needs.
- Provided compassionate care for special needs-young man throughout his teen years ensuring his comfort and dignity at all times.
- Increased client's independence and confidence with consistent skill-building, exercised and positive reinforcement.
- Maintained detailed records of client's progress sharing regularly with family and healthcare teams.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to address challenging behaviors while maintaining respect for the individual's unique needs and abilities.
- On occasion, traveled with family on special outings and out of state vacation, housesat and dog sat.
Education
National Certification - ECG & Phlebotomy Technician
Alaska Career College
11.2024
Aircraft Dispatcher -
Career Academy
Anchorage, AK01.2008
No Degree - Biology
UAA
Anchorage, AK01.2002
Massage Therapy - undefined
Gatekey School of Mind-Body Integration Studies
12.1994
No Degree - Art, Interior Design
California Peralta Colleges
Indian Valley, Laney, Merritt, Vista01.1988
Skills
- Stress relief massage
- Myofascial release
- Deep tissue massage
- Berry Method
- Lymphatic drainage
- Swedish massage
- Reflexology techniques
- Aromatherapy
- Shiatsu
Certification
- National Certified ECG Technician
- National Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist
Timeline
Blood Bank Technician
Blood Bank of Alaska
11.2025 - 08.2025
AK CarePro / Caregiver
Home Instead
03.2017 - 11.2023
Personal Care Attendant / Special Needs
Consumer Direct Personal Care
12.2008 - 04.2015
Licensed Massage Therapist
01.1994 - Current
Massage Therapy - undefined
Gatekey School of Mind-Body Integration Studies
National Certification - ECG & Phlebotomy Technician
Alaska Career College
Aircraft Dispatcher -
Career Academy
No Degree - Biology
UAA
No Degree - Art, Interior Design
California Peralta Colleges