COURTNEY RENSEN
Woolloongabba
Summary
Apheresis Technician at StemExpress specializing in equipment operation and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated success in improving patient comfort and safety while efficiently managing inventory and documentation. Effective communicator with a focus on patient education and care, maintaining high-quality standards in blood component collection and processing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apheresis Technician
StemExpress
San Diego
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Collected blood components using apheresis equipment and techniques.
- Monitored patients throughout procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
- Prepared and maintained equipment for efficient apheresis operations.
- Documented procedures and patient information accurately in records.
- Educated donors about the apheresis process and post-procedure care.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines during operations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Prepared and maintained apheresis equipment according to established protocols.
- Stored collected products at appropriate temperatures until ready for processing and testing.
- Processed blood components from whole blood collections into individual components such as red cells, plasma.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies related to apheresis operations.
- Conducted medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.
- Provided technical information about test results to physicians, family members or researchers.
Phlebotomy Technician
American Red Cross
San Diego
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Stocked phlebotomy cart with necessary supplies to ensure efficient operations.
- Assembled work trays with tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices for streamlined procedures.
- Gathered patient information to enhance lab records and alleviate anxiety during sample collection.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes and various needle types, ensuring accurate results.
- Followed infection control and disposal procedures to protect patient safety at all times.
- Labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date, and time of collection for precise tracking.
Caregiver
Salus Homecare
San Diego
08.2014 - 04.2019
- Contributed significantly to successful department JCAHO accreditation.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, conditions, progress, and concerns.
- Documented objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
- Executed monthly inventory and managed office and medical supply counts.
- Delivered direct patient care to enhance comfort and overall well-being.
- Assisted patients with mobility in beds, baths, wheelchairs, and vehicles.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments to ensure continuity of care.
Caregiver
Heritage Senior Care
Carlsbad
07.2011 - 03.2013
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.
- Live in caregiver, Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Education
Health Rehab Therapy Technician: Phlebotomy, CNA, EKG, Rehab Therapy - Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration
Kaplan College
Vista, CA2011
Associate of Science - Bio Chemistry, Sociology
Miramar College
San Diego, CAHigh School Diploma -
Serra High School
San Diego, CASkills
- Caregiver and CNA
- Inventory management
- Health documentation
- Technician training
- Laboratory safety
- Apheresis equipment operation
- Regulatory compliance
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Case management
- Meal planning and preparation
- Medication management
- Direct patient care
- Rehabilitation services
- First aid and CPR certification
- EKG proficiency
- Vital signs monitoring
- Quality control standards
- Venipuncture techniques
- Specimen labeling and collection
- Infection control procedures
- Patient confidentiality practices
- Medical office administration
Certification
- California CPT 1 NCPT through NCCT BLS-CPR
- Certified through American Heart Association
- Basic First Aid through American Safety & Health Institute
Timeline
Apheresis Technician
StemExpress
12.2020 - 05.2023
Phlebotomy Technician
American Red Cross
08.2019 - 03.2020
Caregiver
Salus Homecare
08.2014 - 04.2019
Caregiver
Heritage Senior Care
07.2011 - 03.2013
Health Rehab Therapy Technician: Phlebotomy, CNA, EKG, Rehab Therapy - Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration
Kaplan College
Associate of Science - Bio Chemistry, Sociology
Miramar College
High School Diploma -
Serra High School