Yandora Fisher
Columbus,OH
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 10 years of medical experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Detail-oriented team player, dedicated to delivering excellent patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus, OH
03.2023 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Mobile Phlebotomist
American Health Associates Inc.
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Obtaining blood samples from critically ill and sometimes combative patients for processing in a timely manner.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Technical Laboratory Assistant
OhioHealth
Columbus, OH
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Prioritizing patient needs by working in collaboration with nursing staff to obtain lab samples via straight needle/butterfly collections.
- ICU/Med Surg/Cardiac/Mother-Infant experience in drawing blood.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
PHLEBOTOMIST
Mount Carmel East Hospital
Columbus, OH
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Collection of blood specimens from an inpatient setting.
- Answering phones, specimen storage, creation of send out lists.
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and data entry procedures.
- Enhanced the accuracy of test results by meticulously following established protocols and quality control measures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
Columbus, OH
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Plasmapheresis.
- Blood collection, labeling and storage.
- Training new hires.
- Assisting with internal audits.
COLLECTIONS TECH II
American Red Cross
11.2011 - 11.2014
- Obtaining vital signs.
- Performing venipunctures.
- Apheresis procedures.
- Processing blood products.
- Maintaining donor confidentiality.
Education
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH12.2022
Associate Degree of Science in Biology -
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH12.2016
Associate Degree Occupational Studies - Medical Specialties -
College America
Phoenix, AZ06.2011
Skills
- Emergency Interventions
- Hemodynamics Monitoring
- Intravenous Therapy
- Neurological Monitoring
- Advanced Life Support
- Respiratory Maintenance
- Phlebotomy/IV Initiation
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Volunteer Work and Hobbies
- Monthly volunteering at various food kitchens to nourish the hungry and homeless.
- Yearly commitments with numerous organizations to aid in helping underprivileged families during difficult times during the holidays.
- American Sign Language and French continuing education.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Mobile Phlebotomist
American Health Associates Inc.
06.2022 - 03.2023
Technical Laboratory Assistant
OhioHealth
11.2019 - 04.2022
PHLEBOTOMIST
Mount Carmel East Hospital
07.2016 - 10.2019
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
08.2015 - 07.2016
COLLECTIONS TECH II
American Red Cross
11.2011 - 11.2014
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Central Ohio Technical College
Associate Degree of Science in Biology -
Columbus State Community College
Associate Degree Occupational Studies - Medical Specialties -
College America
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