MARLYN SEMILLA
Columbia,SC
Summary
- Detail-oriented Medical Screener with 16 years of healthcare experience. Collects vitals, updates files and assesses patient / donor suitability in fast-paced environments. Detail-oriented and committed to completing tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
- Highly-trained individual and skilled communicator effectively interacts with patients, staff and other healthcare professionals. Remarkable background in scheduling appointments, processing referrals and providing diagnosis and treatment plans to patients.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist and Medical Screener
Octapharma Plasma Inc
05.2023 - Current
- Obtain Blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions.
- Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples.
- Obtained patient vitals such as height, weight and blood pressure.
- Monitored donors for potential reactions or contraindications.
- Maintained clean, neat and properly sterilized work area.
- Conducted basic screening procedures to verify compliance with donation criteria.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics or information such as test results into medical records.
- Registered new and current donors and conducted series of screening procedures to determine suitability for plasma donations.
- Utilized finger sticks and screening equipment to check hematocrit and protein levels.
Group Leader / Trainer - Medical Screener
CSL Plasma Behring
05.2002 - 08.2023
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
- Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Cardiology Clinic Assistant
Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital
11.2014 - 01.2022
- Set appointments for patients and reached out to reschedule appointments due to provider availability.
- Assisted with documenting clinic activities and updated medical records.
- Coordinated patient movements through clinic from waiting areas to examination rooms and phlebotomy stations.
- Helped front desk staff register and process patients.
- Maintained adequate stock of medical supplies, equipment and forms in clinical areas.
- Prepared examination rooms at start of shift and executed quick turnovers between appointments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
- Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Assistant
Ahmadi Hospital, Kuwait Oil
04.2012 - 05.2014
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Out-patient
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Clinic Midwife
Blessed Home of Mother and Child Maternity Clinic
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Assisted with postpartum care and provided guidance on postpartum recovery.
Staff Midwife
Al Rashid General Hospital, Ha
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Maintained professional conduct operating under midwifery and neonatal nursing care guidelines.
- Provided treatment of gynecological problems and obstetric patient care.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
Staff Midwife
Montalban Infirmary
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Maintained professional conduct operating under midwifery and neonatal nursing care guidelines.
- Consulted with physician when complications occurred to provide holistic health care.
- Managed care of newborns comprehensively through home visits and clinic consultations.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
- Conducted prenatal classes for expectant parents and families.
- Performed assessment and evaluation of patient to create treatment plan.
- Promoted choices for care options, partnering with women and families to facilitate decisions about healthcare.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Participated in hundreds of successful births.
Education
Associate degree -
US Equivalency
Graduate in Midwifery Course
Mary Chiles College
Manila Philippines04.2006
Skills
- Customer Experience
- Administrative Duties
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Medical Screening
- Active Learning
- Patient Engagement
- Maintaining Safety
- Patient Medical Histories
- Labor and Delivery Support
- Compassionate and Caring
Languages
English
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Phlebotomist and Medical Screener
Octapharma Plasma Inc
05.2023 - Current
Cardiology Clinic Assistant
Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital
11.2014 - 01.2022
Obstetrics and Gynecology Assistant
Ahmadi Hospital, Kuwait Oil
04.2012 - 05.2014
Clinic Midwife
Blessed Home of Mother and Child Maternity Clinic
06.2011 - 02.2012
Staff Midwife
Al Rashid General Hospital, Ha
05.2009 - 05.2011
Staff Midwife
Montalban Infirmary
08.2006 - 05.2009
Group Leader / Trainer - Medical Screener
CSL Plasma Behring
05.2002 - 08.2023
Associate degree -
US Equivalency
Graduate in Midwifery Course
Mary Chiles College
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