Meredith Nolte

Screen potential mothers/donors for eligibility to donate umbilical cord blood by reviewing mothers’ medical chart and medical history.

• Educate the potential mother/donor about the Carolinas Cord Blood Bank (CCBB) and the concept of donating to a public cord blood bank so that an informed choice can be made regarding the voluntary donation of her infant’s cord blood.

• Obtain informed consent from eligible mother/donor by providing information and discussion of the consent form, culminating with a written and signed document.

• Obtain delivery and neonatal information by reviewing the medical records of the mother and infant donor, and accurately record information on the appropriate forms, performing follow up with OB clinical staff when needed.

• Ensure and maintain complete confidentiality with regard to identity of the maternal/infant donor pair, as well as results of any tests and procedures, in accordance with CCBB standard operating procedures.

• Collect umbilical cord blood from the placenta and umbilical cord of consented donors in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements. Accurately complete all forms related to collection and delivery.

• Accurately enter collection and donor information into the CCBB database.

• Ensure that maternal blood samples for infectious disease testing are collected by the collection site phlebotomist according to standard operating procedures. If samples are missed or are otherwise unusable, facilitate the collection of new samples and/or draw maternal samples. Accurately complete all forms and labeling related to maternal sample blood draws.

• Assist Team Lead with obtaining a detailed medical history from mothers/donors following delivery and with an informed consent. Record information on the medical history form and accurately enter into the CCBB database as required.

• Prepare the collected umbilical cord blood unit and maternal blood samples for delivery to the CCBB Processing Laboratory for processing and storage according to CCBB standard operating procedures. 2 Cord Blood Collector

• Participate in the Quality Assurance Program for the development, implementation, and evaluation of cord blood banking.

• Be an ambassador for the CCBB program. Establish good working relationships with hospital personnel involved in the cord blood collection process. Develop and enhance all aspects of CCBB with the goal of promoting public cord blood donation and increasing collections of units suitable for banking and/or research.

• Professionally represent CCBB in interactions with other hospital departments.

• Assist with annual training requirements for healthcare professionals (HCPs) that collect cord blood.

• Complete Quality Assurance logs to ensure proper maintenance of collection room and storage areas.

• Complete all initial and annual training competencies.

• Perform other related duties incidental to promoting public cord blood banking and the education

• Scrubs in for all cataract, glaucoma, and pterygium surgeries
• FEMTO laser operator
• Performs crosslinking procedures
• Sterile processes ophthalmic instruments
• Maintaines safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
• Facilitates efficient OR turnover times through diligent cleaning, disinfecting, and preparing room for subsequent cases.

• Scrubbed in for all emergency cesarean sections, salpingectomies, and dilation & curretages
• Handled and prepared specimens for laboratory analysis to provide surgeons with relevant information.
• Assisted with vaginal deliveries
• Cleaned and restocks operating rooms and LDR rooms
• Responsible for ordering medical supplies
• Demonstrates ability to function as unit secretary.
• Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following aseptic techniques and maintaining sterile environment.

• Assisted nurses with diverse functions( iv management, catheters, and telemetry).
• Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
• Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

• Provided crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
• Evaluated program effectiveness, implementing changes as needed to meet evolving needs of homeless population.
• Established clear communication channels between staff members to facilitate efficient information sharing regarding client progress or concerns.