Organized, goal oriented, driven people person who is dedicated to working at the task given while maintaining Company and Government guidelines per said task. Knowledgeable in medical terminology along with multiple computer systems, and multi-line phones while maintaining a professional level of customer service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Donor Management Coordinator /Remote agent
Vivex Biologic's/ Legacy Donor Services
08.2020 - Current
Work with donor families facilitating the option of tissue and eye donation with care and compassion while working closely with UMTB Donor Services Foundation staff and Donor Partners to facilitate screening of donors according to current medical criteria
Obtains and reviews all relevant medical records to determine suitability with RN's and MD's on call
Contact and communicate with Medical Examiners to Obtain any restrictions
Ensure that all data has been entered correctly and when available log into EMR to obtain full and thorough past medical history on any potential donors
Completes Authorizations and conducts/documents Donor Risk Assessment Interview with NOK/designated historian according to FDA Regulations, AATB Standards, and UMTB Donor Services Foundation protocols and policies
Always conduct myself with empathy and respect for the donor family,
Knowledge of FDA Regulations/AATB Standards/UMTB Donor Services Foundation policies and protocols necessary in performing their job duties
Approaches NOK of potential donor to request tissue donation
Work closely with Team Leads (via chat) and AOC on call when need arises on some cases to determine donor suitability
Proficient in Case coordination and “pushing cases”, aligning Transport to Recovery Suites, communicating with Recovery Team Leads and Hospitals for transport of Decedents to Recovery Suites.
Hospital Services Technician
American Red Cross
10.2018 - 11.2019
Work within Hospital Services Department as Hospital Services Tech, receives calls from Hospitals, addressed concerns and inputs customer orders and STAT needs
Distribute blood and blood products as requested by customers
Monitor blood and blood product dates, temperature controls and inventory levels to maintain safe and adequate supply for Hospital Facilities and patient needs
Preform COBE Cell wash as requested by Physicians and provide coverage (on Call 24/7 bi-weekly) as is needed while maintaining all guidelines/standards and regulations as set by the company
Monitor temperature systems and respond to alarms
Process product recalls, market withdrawals and product discrepancies
Communicate with Courier Service and American Red Cross Richmond Headquarters and dispatch as necessary for STAT needs and delivery to ensure Blood Products arrive in a timely manner.
Blood Collection Specialist/ Distribution
Virginia Blood Services, Tech
01.2012 - 10.2018
Work with volunteer Blood Donors daily as part of a mobile flex team
Clarify medical criteria to make sure donor candidate understands and meets outlined criteria as set by FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) guidelines, performs Phlebotomy/ Venipuncture on Volunteer donors per all FDA and company guidelines and policies
Cross trained to work within Hospital Services Department as Hospital Services Tech, receives calls from Hospitals, addressed concerns and inputs customer orders and STAT needs
Distribute blood and blood products ,Monitor blood and blood product dates, temperature controls and inventory levels to maintain safe and adequate supply for Hospital Facilities and patient needs
Preform COBE Cell Processor as requested by Physicians to perform Deglycerolization and washing of Mononuclear cells and washing of Packed Red Blood Cells to remove Plasma and washing of Platelets
Providing coverage (on Call 24/7 bi-weekly) as needed while maintaining all guidelines/standards and regulations as set by company and FDA
Process product recalls, market withdrawals and product discrepancies
Communicate with Courier Service and Virginia Blood Services Richmond Headquarters and dispatch as necessary for STAT need and delivery to ensure Blood Products arrive in timely manner.
Donor Center Coordinator
Old Dominion Eye Foundation
06.2014 - 08.2016
Answer all incoming potential Eye and Tissue referrals
Inputs case information for potential Eye Donors; completes and documents medical screening with Physician's, RN's, Medical Examiner's and Law Enforcement Agencies to determine medical suitability as it aligns with all Medical and FDA Requirements
Call and approach next of kin to discuss their decision towards donation while compassionately answering their questions, obtaining detailed background history and recording legal consent for donation to proceed
Dispatch and communicate with recovery technicians to route to hospitals; coordinate with medical staff, Medical Examiner's office, Funeral Homes and other Organ Procurement Agencies as it applies to each case.
Atlantic Sales Representative
Complete Sales Inc
01.1997 - 12.2004
Maintained a six-state territory consisting of 325 stores; Called on stores to ensure products were displayed and handled to standards/ FDA Guidelines and communicated any concerns to corporate level, maintained documentation and quality control between Brokerage Firm and Kroger Corporate office
Served as liaison between Store Level management, corporate level management, Food manufacturers and CEO's to ensure quality stayed consistent.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding - Medical Assisting
National College, National
Salem, VA
2009
General Studies Diploma -
Franklin County High School
Rocky Mount, VA
1987
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
ITx Itransplant Connect
Nice-InContact Softphone systems
Veloce Texting Platform (for OPO contact)
BECS (Blood Establishment Computer Software) Computer system, E-orders computer system
Isensix Temperature Monitoring System
Donor management
Medical Terminology
Health Care Law and Ethics
E-orders computer system ,Isensix Temperature Monitoring System
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Accomplishments
Previous Virginia EMT for 8 years
CPR Certified (Adult and Child)
Mid-Atlantic Region 1st Place Winner of Food Show and Presentation for Mrs.Smith's Bakeries
Placed 2rd Place Nationally in a AEI Cake Decorating Competition
Certification
Regulatory Compliance (20+years) Customer Service (30+years) Safety/Sanitation Guidelines (30+ years)
<ul><li>Assist in preparing Subs Annual Budgets and reviewing Subs financial reports.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Conduct partner technical supportive supervision on request basis from Grants & Compliance teams.</li><li>Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed.</li><li>Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness.</li><li>Coordinate the assessment of grantee risk and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordinate the close-out of EGPAF prime grants.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Monitor partners’ spending patterns as part of the overall project budget to actual analytics.</li><li>Follow up on Grantee monthly invoices & supporting documents</li><li>Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and assist staff with their interpretation and understanding of these.</li><li>Stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and host country legal requirements and informs local and regional management of significant changes.</li><li>Perform internal departmental/grants reviews ensuring compliance with Foundation and donor requirements. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation<ul><li>Assist in preparing Subs Annual Budgets and reviewing Subs financial reports.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Conduct partner technical supportive supervision on request basis from Grants & Compliance teams.</li><li>Coordinate grantee proposal review process and ensure compliance with solicitations and donor regulations.</li><li>Coordinate pre-award evaluations and assessments of potential grantees as needed.</li><li>Analyze, verify and review grantees proposal budgets to ensure donor compliance and reasonableness.</li><li>Coordinate the assessment of grantee risk and implement appropriate systems and agreements to minimize risk.</li><li>Ensure timely and appropriate close-out of sub-grants and coordinate the close-out of EGPAF prime grants.</li><li>Provide support and training to partners finance staff to build financial and accounting capacity to ensure adequate support for the program component.</li><li>Monitor partners’ spending patterns as part of the overall project budget to actual analytics.</li><li>Follow up on Grantee monthly invoices & supporting documents</li><li>Serve as an expert on applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and assist staff with their interpretation and understanding of these.</li><li>Stays abreast of donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations and host country legal requirements and informs local and regional management of significant changes.</li><li>Perform internal departmental/grants reviews ensuring compliance with Foundation and donor requirements. Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation