University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Special Procedures Technician (Cell Therapy)

September 2016-April 2019

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• Process, receipt, and release hematopoietic stem cell blood products as stated in the standard of operations.

• Perform flow cytometry on stem cell blood products.

• Thaw blood products for infusion.

• Document patient information, donor eligibility, chart preparation, and review in an accurate and timely manner.

• Perform quality control procedures for both the equipment and laboratory.

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Simmons Bank, Technical Writing Intern

January 2016-March 2016​

 

• Rewrote and edited job descriptions using existing templates and notes gathered from key contributors in the financial business.

• Ensured that a common structure and tone was used that appealed to the end users of the job role project.

• Questioned SMEs to gain clarification on job details when needed.

 

 

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Patient Care Technician

June 2011-October 2012

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• Helped patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, feeding, etc. in a medical specialities unit.

• Assisted nurses with patient admissions/discharges.

• Performed venipuncture, obtained vitals, and blood sugar levels on patients.

• Conveyed technical information, written and oral, to patients and coworkers in a clear, concise manner.

• Maintained confidential patient information, such as vital signs, in an EMR system.

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Baptist Medical Center, Patient Care Associate

February 1999-May 2009

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• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting, etc.

• Obtained patients' vital signs and blood sugar levels.

• Assisted nurses with dressing changes and patient admissions/discharges.

• Helped improve and maintain high patient satisfaction scores.

• Trained and mentored nurse assistants.

• Created trusting relationships with patients and fellow co-workers.

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