Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Gretchen De Jesus

Miller Keystone Blood Center
Pen Argyl
2027
years of professional experience

- Proficient in Spanish, strong organizational and multitasking skills, proven leadership qualities and able to communicate well with peers, supervisors and patients, dependable and attentive to details, proficient in Microsoft word, excel and powerpoint.

Work History

Blood Collection Specialist

5 Years 7 Months
Miller Keystone Blood Center | 01.2021 - Current

- Utilize job experience and knowledge to provide exceptional donor experiences.

- Ability to utilize all computer systems to process donors through their donor process (Screening and whole blood phlebotomy, and automatic collections when appropriate)

- Take personal responsibility for donor safety, complying with all Blood Center Standard procedures and other regulatory standards.

- Set-up all supplies and equipment, completion of daily QC, and assure all equipment and supplies are available before the collection event.

Technical Partner

1 Year 4 Months
Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg | 09.2020 - 01.2022
  • Provides patient care using a patient/family-centered approach and follows established policies and procedures.
  • Observes and reports patient changes or concerns to the RN.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, and staff.
  • Supports unit and hospital goals and contributes to a positive patient experience.
  • Participates in orienting new staff as assigned.
  • Performs validated clinical and technical skills according to unit standards.
  • Uses technology to support and improve patient care.
  • Performs equipment quality checks when required.
  • Conducts patient rounds, anticipates needs, and responds promptly to call lights and pages.

PCA, Med Tech

Sacred Heart Senior Living | 2015 - 2020
  • Overseeing the administration of resident medications, treatments, and skin care.
  • Administering resident medications.
  • Processing Doctor's Orders
  • Mentoring, coaching and disciplining the Nursing staff as needed.
  • Supervising and working together with the Personal Care Aides and C.N.As in order to provide the best possible care for our residents.
  • Directly providing daily care to residents who because of illness or disability cannot perform these functions
  • Assist with ADLs

Registered Nurse

Hospital San Cristobal | 2007 - 2008

- Administered medications and treatments to patients according to established protocols.

- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members promptly.

- Assisted in developing patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ponce Paramedical College | Ponce, Puerto Rico

Escuela Manuel De La Pila | Ponce, Puerto Rico

Skills

- Blood collection techniques
- Phlebotomy Certification
- Medication Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medical Record Keeping
- Patient Care Planning

Timeline

Blood Collection Specialist

Miller Keystone Blood Center
01.2021 - CurrentRead More

Technical Partner

Lehigh Valley Muhlenberg
09.2020 - 01.2022Read More

PCA, Med Tech

Sacred Heart Senior Living
2015 - 2020Read More

Registered Nurse

Hospital San Cristobal
2007 - 2008Read More

Ponce Paramedical College

Associate of Science from Nursing
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Escuela Manuel De La Pila

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Gretchen De Jesus