Vanessa Casillas
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Tissue Recovery Specialist with expertise in safety protocol adherence, logistics management, and documentation accuracy. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency in tissue recovery processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Tissue Recovery Specialist
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
05.2026 - Current
- Executed human tissue recovery for transplantation, ensuring adherence to all protocols.
- Oversaw proper handling of tissues, maintaining safety protocols throughout the recovery process.
- Collaborated with medical staff to ensure compliance with safety protocols during recovery procedures.
- Maintained and prepared recovery equipment and supplies for procedures.
- Documented recovery processes according to hospital policies and regulations.
- Attended meetings and training sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices and industry standards.
Tissue Recovery Coordinator
Donor Staff Support
, OH
09.2025 - Current
- Filled temporary staffing gaps for organizations needing experienced tissue recovery professionals.
- Assisted with surgical tissue recovery procedures in sterile environments.
- Maintained strict compliance with FDA, AATB, and HIPAA guidelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional clinical teams while adapting to travel schedules and on-call demands.
Production Supervisor
RegenTX
San Angelo, Texas
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Implemented process adjustments that boosted operational productivity.
- Supervised daily production activities, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with management to resolve production challenges, ensuring operational continuity.
- Managed inventory levels and organized materials, supporting smooth production runs.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety guidelines.
- Conducted regular quality checks to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
Team Lead
Southwest Transplant Alliance
Dallas, Texas
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Coordinated tissue recovery processes with medical staff and transplant teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal outcomes.
- Provided leadership and guidance to ensure timely, high-quality task completion.
- Trained new team members on best practices and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality in tissue recovery.
- Developed training materials for staff education programs to enhance knowledge retention and operational effectiveness.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline tissue transportation logistics.
- Recovered tissues from donors following AATB and FDA protocols to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Agustine Catholic School
Fort Worth, TX05-2007
Skills
- Tissue recovery
- Tissue handling
- Safety protocol adherence
- Documentation accuracy
- Equipment maintenance
- Logistics management
- Tissue transportation
- Production management
Timeline
Tissue Recovery Specialist
Ut Southwestern Medical Center
05.2026 - Current
Tissue Recovery Coordinator
Donor Staff Support
09.2025 - Current
Production Supervisor
RegenTX
10.2024 - 08.2025
Team Lead
Southwest Transplant Alliance
07.2022 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
St. Agustine Catholic School