Tiffany Escarra-Washington
Healthcare Administrator
Hollywood,Florida
Summary
Dedicated with strong background in HIV testing, and counseling for the past 15 years. The thought of helping my community with such a predominant disease is such a rewarding career. Extensively trained in the subject of substance abuse, low self esteem, and STD's. Personable and proactive when it comes to the diagnoses or preventative measures of my clients. As a HIV Tester/ Counselor and Peer Educator I have provided services in the form of HIV rapid testing, education, outreach, health communication and individual level risk reduction counseling to Miami-Dade County community.
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 7 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
12.2015 - 03.2023
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Program Manager for HIV Testing Program
Jackson Memorial Hospital (SFAN)
07.2006 - 11.2015
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Trained more than 6 testers in obtaining education and being proficient in their upcoming testing
position. I have also received multiple certificates of Tester of the year. Created and implemented
daily/ monthly data logs for the statistic report. - Trained more than 6 testers in obtaining education and being proficient in their upcoming testing
position. I have also received multiple certificates of Tester of the year. - Created and implemented
daily/ monthly data logs for the statistic report.
Peer Educator
Care Resource Team
03.1999 - 05.2003
- Developed valuable problem-solving strategies with peers to provide assistance in understanding healthier life choices.
- As a HIV Tester/ Counselor and peer educator I have provided
services in the form of HIV rapid testing,
education, outreach, health communication
and individual level risk reduction
counseling to Miami-Dade County
community. - I have communicated effectively
with HIV Testing Supervisor, and HIV
Patient Care Outreach staff to insure the
linkage to our patients. I am also certified
with the State of Florida's Department of
Health HIV/AIDS 500/501
Education
High School Diploma -
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Barry University
Miami, FL12.2022
Skills
- Skilled as a HIV Testing Supervisor, and HIV
- Patient Care Outreach staff to insure the
- Linkage to our patients I am also certified
- With the State of Florida's Department of
- Health HIV/AIDS 104 and HIV/AIDS 501
- Personable and proactive HIV Tester
- And Counselor focused on building positive
- Rapport with a diverse range of clients
- Critical thinker who thrives under
- Pressure I am also Bilingual Counselor
- And specialist focused on connecting with
- Clients and motivating them to develop
- Healthier lifestyle I am also highly skilled
- With individuals that are incarcerated
- Trained more than 6 testers in obtaining education and being proficient in their upcoming testing positions
- I have also received multiple certificates of Counsler/ Tester of the year Created and implemented
- Daily/ monthly data logs for the statistic report
- Selected and compiled relevant information and resources for clients to support them self with their
- Diagnosis
- Tracking Specimens
- Staff Collaboration
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- HIPAA
- Critical Thinking
- Data Recording
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Health Education
- Medical Screening
- On-Site Testing
- Goal Minded
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Operation Monitoring
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Diagnostic Testing
- Donor Suitability Determination
- Blood Sample Collection
- Patient Support
- Monthly Inventory
- Donor Screening
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Specimen Collection and Storage
- Plasmapheresis
- Staff Management
- Preparing Devices
- Time Management
- Hazardous Waste and Disposal
- JavaScript
- Conduct Tests
- Drawing Blood
- Sterilization Techniques
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Client Satisfaction
- Infection Control
- Team Leader
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Patient Confidentiality
- Sharps Disposal
- Blood Transfusions
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Phlebotomist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
12.2015 - 03.2023
Program Manager for HIV Testing Program
Jackson Memorial Hospital (SFAN)
07.2006 - 11.2015
Peer Educator
Care Resource Team
03.1999 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Barry University
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