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Lourdes Andrews

Chicago,IL

Summary

Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at St. Laurence High School and BioLife Plasma Services, I excel in skill assessment and patient care. Leveraging game strategy and effective communication, I've significantly enhanced team performance and ensured player safety, demonstrating a 100% commitment to excellence and ethical behavior in diverse roles.

Compassionate professional in healthcare, adept at performing venipuncture and blood collection tasks with precision and care. Known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing procedures to uphold patient comfort and accuracy. Skilled in specimen handling, data entry, and patient education, ensuring safe and effective practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, fostering positive patient experiences and efficient clinical workflows.

Compassionate Health and Human Sciences graduate with extensive experience in cultural competency, patient care, and public health initiatives. Proven skills in communication, organization, and team collaboration, complemented by a strong foundation in anatomy, nutrition, biology, chemistry, and organic chemistry. Committed to promoting wellness and enhancing healthcare outcomes through evidence-based practices. Eager to contribute academic knowledge and practical experience in an entry-level role within a dynamic healthcare or human services environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Girls Freshman Basketball Coach

St. Laurence High School
Burbank, IL
11.2024 - Current
  • Monitored academic progress of athletes to ensure eligibility and academic success.
  • Led team conditioning and skill development sessions to improve physical fitness and on-court skills.
  • Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed prior to each practice or game.
  • Provided support to players by helping them understand their roles in the team concept.
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.

Basketball Official

IHSA
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - Current
  • Officiated statewide basketball games for the Illinois High School Association.
  • Overseen various levels of game organization.
  • Refereed major tournaments, including the Nike Tournament in Chicago at McCormick Center.

Phlebotomist

BioLife Plasma Services
Dekalb, IL
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Worked as a MH(medical historian) & Plebomotomist
  • Managed Aurora Machines to perform plasma donations
  • Played a key role in evaluating donor eligibility during the prescreening stage.
  • Performed venipuncture in timely manners
  • Administered over 100 venipunctures daily.

Security Guard

Extrity Services
Chicago, IL
03.2021 - 11.2022
  • Worked as a security guard/traffic management officer for the University of Chicago Medicine
  • Helped manage traffic throughout the hospital as well as service people in and out of the hospital, pick/drop-off, helping people find their destinations etc
  • Performed physical security duties such as monitoring surveillance equipment, patrolling the building, and conducting perimeter checks.

Jesse Brown VA
Chicago, IL
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Volunteered in the animal research facility as a WOC,(WOC) working without compensation
  • Assisted with other researchers in the Animal research department on their research project
  • Assisted with comprehensive monitoring and examination of tested animals.
  • Assisted with handling mice, euthanasia, tissue resection, tail snips, and maintenance of breeding colonies.

Intern

After School Matters
Chicago, IL
09.2017 - 08.2021
  • Enhanced officiating abilities through practice at various sites on Chicago's south side.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Sciences

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
12-2024

High School Diploma -

St. Laurence High School
Burbank, IL
05-2020

Skills

  • Game strategy
  • Skill assessment
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Performance analysis
  • Injury prevention
  • Physical conditioning
  • Agility drills
  • Collaboration
  • Game management
  • Dispute mediation
  • Player safety
  • Decision consistency
  • High concentration
  • Eye-hand coordination
  • Ethical behavior
  • Teachable spirit
  • Medical records handling
  • Venipuncture
  • Specimen handling
  • Hemoglobin testing
  • Patient care
  • Proper labeling
  • Sample storage
  • Health education
  • Communication
  • Quality control guidelines
  • Technical troubleshooting

Timeline

Girls Freshman Basketball Coach

St. Laurence High School
11.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

BioLife Plasma Services
06.2023 - 03.2024

Jesse Brown VA
07.2021 - 08.2021

Security Guard

Extrity Services
03.2021 - 11.2022

Basketball Official

IHSA
01.2018 - Current

Intern

After School Matters
09.2017 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Sciences

Northern Illinois University

High School Diploma -

St. Laurence High School
Lourdes Andrews