Dana Licorish

Keen and enthusiastic person, with a lively and friendly disposition and a track record for exceeding targets set. Able to categorize and prioritize the workload in pressuring situations. Clinically able to establish good rapport with patients/clients and put them at ease.

Phlebotomy and Healthcare needs - Freelance Healthcare

• Traveling to patients' homes and clinics around the region to collect blood, swab test and urine sample
• Specializing in patients with needle phobia
• Phlebotomy specialist regarding patients that are hard to blood
• Carry out observation (blood pressure and weight)

Renal Technician - Bionical Solution

(2023-11 - 2024-04)

• Assembles the dialysis machine and ensures that it is sterile and in good working order before beginning a procedure with a patient
• Records patient's information
• Ensures that the patient is in the proper position for the procedure
• Inspects the dialysis machine before beginning the procedure to ensure it is in compliance with safety standards
• Examines a patient's chart and administers anesthesia, inserts a needle and begins the dialysis procedure
• Mix the dialysate formula according to the prescription written by the patient's physician
• While the procedure is going on, the technician checks fluid rates and the anticoagulant adjusting them as necessary
• Monitors the machine for malfunctions and the patient for adverse reactions
• Responds to any alarms that go off or any emergencies that come up
• Disconnects the machine after the procedure and cleans and sterilizes it
• Records the patient's vital signs before the patient goes home including temperature, weight, respiration rate, blood pressure and pulse
• Reports any patients' emotional or physical issues to the nurse on duty
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Assists in educating the patient about care before and after the procedure
• Takes proper safety precautions to prevent blood borne illnesses

HCA - The Evewell Clinic

(2023-02)

• Fully understand the clinic's clinical protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), patient information and consent forms
• To contemporaneously ensure all offered treatment, advice, treatment cycles and outcomes are recorded in line with current HFEA guidelines and requirements and SOPs
• Possess a working knowledge of patient drug regimes and treatment plans
• Collect specimens, label and dispatch to the outside laboratory (including phlebotomy) as per clinic SOPs
• Support patients during egg recovery and embryo replacement procedures and other treatment
• Scrub and circulate in the operating theatre
• Perform venipuncture following appropriate training and assessment
• Perform venipuncture, interpret and give blood results when necessary
• Inform patients about implications of treatment and provide information and support throughout treatment cycle
• Prepare theatre for egg retrieval, embryo transfer, insertion if IUCD, cervical dilatation, surgical sperm retrieval and gynecological procedures
• Assist in theatre as necessary
• Recover patients following IV sedation
• Perform pregnancy test and inform patient of results

Phlebotomist - Ashfield Private Healthcare

(2019-12 - 2023-01)

Territory base role working as a phlebotomist within the community in connection with NHS health professionals. Undertaking task and assignments required by the Nurse Manager and Company.

• Communicating with patients regarding booking appointments/visit
• Working within a team to ensure we provide an organized and professional service of phlebotomy

Phlebotomist - St Heliers Hospital

(2019-06 - 2019-11)

• Collect blood samples from patients
• Practice proper patient identification, especially when working on hospital floors
• Label vials with patient names and dates
• Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient

Administrator / Receptionist front of house / Facility assistant - Nelsons

(2008-05 - 2019-06)

Working within a reception environment greeting guest and staff members and providing hospitality towards guests and clients. Answering and directing calls, general administration duties, organisation and distribution of post.

• Operating a computer system and switchboard
• Booking hotels, train tickets, taxi and flights for visitors/staff
• Monitoring CCTV and ADT systems
• Assisting facilities related issues
• Answering all incoming calls / emails and re-routing them to relevant parties
• Meeting and greeting visitors ensuring they are signed in and inducted
• Opening, distributing, collecting and taking the post
• General administration duties, photocopying, filing etc.
• Data entry onto internal systems
• Reporting any problems to the office manager
• Organization of charity events and fund raising
• Dealing with car park requests and hospitality requirements
• Ensuring that the reception area is tidy and clutter free
• Monitoring stationary stock and reordering when required
• Supporting health and safety deportment

Human Resources Administrator / Receptionist - Tote Bookmark

(2003-12 - 2005-07)

Responsible for all aspects of HR Administration for tote bookmakers Ltd and tote credit Ltd. To promote efficient service delivery by the Head Office HR function by developing and maintaining effective administration processes for HTB and Executive staff

PA to Director and assistant manager - Color me Beautiful

(2002-02 - 2003-10)

• Answering calls, organising meetings and appointments
• Minutes, organising conferences and exhibitions, team meetings
• Sending information to prospective clientele
• Responding to emails sent from customers, dealing with complaints
• Post daily banking duties
• Liaising with external companies on behalf of the director

Sales Consultant - Careline Helpline

(1999-02 - 2004-02)

• Managing small and medium business clients
• Handling new business accounts in the UK
• Generating leads
• Call handling, upselling and some cold calling
• Data analysis
• Achieving target end of year
• Customer team champion

Cashier - Mothercare

(1998-01 - 1999-02)

• Covering in team leader's absence
• Various till duties
• Stocktaking
• Marketing new products
• Customer service duties
• Working to targets

Sales Executive (Temporary) - Dolland & Aitchinson

(1996-02 - 1996-12)

• Minor spectacle repairs
• Administrative duties
• Ordering stock
• Booking clients
• Direct marketing campaigns
• Working to targets
• Face-to-face orders
• Banking and basic accounts

GCSEs - Drama, English, Math's, Science and Geography - Hurlingham and Chelsea School (1988 - 1993)