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Alexis McFarland

Bellevue

Summary

Dedicated Blood Bank Lab Assistant with experience in laboratory record keeping and collaborative teamwork. Strengthened tissue management processes while enhancing surgical outcomes through effective communication with healthcare teams.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Blood Bank Lab Assistant

Nebraska Medicine
4242 Farnam St. Omaha NE
09.2024 - 05.2025

Facilitated effective management of tissue bank resources, ensuring proper storage of allograft tendons, skin grafts, heart valves, nerve grafts, and autologous skull flaps. Strengthened collaboration with Fritch Hixson-Leid Cath Lab and Village Pointe operating rooms, enhancing surgical outcomes through timely tissue availability. Supported outpatient clinics including Truhlsen Eye Institute and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, contributing to improved patient care during tenure as tissue coordinator. In that time I collaborated with nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, and CNA's in order to assist with patient care.

Garden Center Lead

Menards
10501 S 21st Street, Bellevue NE
11.2023 - 08.2024

Facilitated efficient unloading of incoming greenhouse delivery trucks to enhance operational flow. Elevated visual appeal of garden center through meticulous maintenance. Resolved customer inquiries regarding plant selection and landscaping, contributing to positive customer experiences.

Donor Floor Technician/Lab Technician

CSL Plasma
3060 N 90th Street, Omaha, NE 68134
10.2021 - 10.2023

Oversaw machine alarm management, adhering to established company operating procedures. Supported donors by resolving concerns and ensuring a positive donation experience. Managed inventory levels, ensuring supplies were consistently stocked, and facilitated training for new hires on donor floor responsibilities. Coordinated regular cleaning schedules for autopheresis machines, maintaining operational efficiency. Directed daily processing tasks in the laboratory, optimizing packaging and collection processes for plasma shipments and tracking incoming bottles.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE
05-2029

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts/Transfer

Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE
03-2023

High School Diploma -

Plattsmouth High School
Plattsmouth, NE
05-2020

Skills

  • Lab safety protocols
  • Laboratory record keeping
  • TJC compliance
  • Thorough documentation

Certification

CNA, Earned 06/26 - License Number: 177929

CMA, Expected 08/26 - Currently Enrolled

Timeline

Blood Bank Lab Assistant

Nebraska Medicine
09.2024 - 05.2025

Garden Center Lead

Menards
11.2023 - 08.2024

Donor Floor Technician/Lab Technician

CSL Plasma
10.2021 - 10.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Metropolitan Community College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts/Transfer

Metropolitan Community College

High School Diploma -

Plattsmouth High School
Alexis McFarland