Valerie Sharperson-Bowie

• Embarc Covid Research Study- Studies infections, reinfections, and the aftereffects of Covid as well as immunity from vaccines. Collaborate with healthcare team members to prioritize specimen collection based on patient needs and laboratory requirements. Collect, prepare, and follow exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport. Demonstrate excellent customer service skills by providing compassionate care to participants during phlebotomy procedures. Ensured that the proper amount of blood was drawn from each patient by using appropriate techniques and equipment.

Under the general supervision of the manager, I performed blood collection procedures, including venipuncture, skin puncture and special collection procedures. Responsibilities include collecting, receiving, and distributing laboratory specimens and logging specimen collection information. Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to patient care.

Responsible for preparing donors/setup machines for plasmapheresis. Performed venipunctures and monitored automated pheresis. Processed and provided initial response to equipment and or/donor issues. Managed and troubleshoot complex equipment alarms.

Travel to patient's homes, workplaces, or other locations to collect blood samples for testing. Performed blood draws on residents in nursing homes, private residents. Properly identifying patients by matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Explaining procedures, collecting blood samples, and properly labeling for transport to lab. Disposed of contaminated sharps in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies. Organized and cleaned blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments and needles/syringes were sterile.

Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.

Administered bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance. Prepared and maintained records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor. Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses. Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager. Provided patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.

Provided services through various hospitals, which assisted and provided unanticipated vacancies, labor fluctuations, acuity needs and other critical challenges.

Monitored the client's condition by observing their physical and mental condition. Managed the administration of prescribed medications to clients, provided and assisted with personal services, such as bathing and grooming. Developed an individualized plan of care for each patient based on assessment data, physician orders and family input.