I am the CEO & Owner of Sickle Cell Talk. I am a self-care coach, advocate, and facilitator that specializes in:Sensory PleasureMental/Mastery Spiritual EmotionalSocial InspirationCreativityEducationAdvocacySC Talk works with woman and men that have illnesses and that desire to have a more meaningful life. The purpose of my practice is to help others embrace the emotions and work through the process of becoming a better version of themselves by not allowing their ailments to define who they are. Through different techniques I help my clients learn new methods of self-care by putting themselves first mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically, by thinking outside of the box so they can live outside of the box!Since 1974, I have lived with Sickle Cell Anemia. I’ve had struggles obtaining quality care because of the lack of awareness regarding Sickle Cell Anemia. It is important to provide awareness, because the lack of knowledge affects the treatment that sicklers receive. Throughout the last 20 years I have became an advocate for those who do not have a voice. I have had the ability to educate and raise awareness to providers, and others who are not familiar with this disease and the effects it has on the mind and body. I am here to help raise awareness, provide hope, education, facilitate quality care and give a voice to those who don’t have one and suffer in silence with Sickle Cell Anemia. Through collaboration and advocacy, we can learn and create new and innovative ways of providing treatment to those with this painful disease. Please contact me so we can work together to provide better treatment and bridge the gap with the Sickle Cell Anemia community.

A Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retreiving specimens; preparing specimens for laboratory testing; performing screening procedures.Verifies test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station log; bringing discrepancies to the attention of unit personnel.Verifies patient by reading patient identification.Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks.Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.Collects therapeutic drug-monitoring assays by collaborating with nursing personnel to ensure appropriate drug dose to collection time.Tracks collected specimens by initialling, dating, and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed.Monitors glucose levels by performing bedside glucose tests; recording results; reporting results to unit nurse-manager.Performs bleeding-times tests by entering results to the computer; notifying pathologist of results falling outside normal ranges.Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes.Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.

Performs all duties related to the collection and handling of blood and blood products (e. g., computerized medical screening, phlebotomy, load, set-up, tear down, pack blood, and daily quality control).Communicates all pertinent information effectively and timely. Brings issues to the attention of those in authority or leadership positions, as necessary.Works as part of a team to achieve daily team production goals.Assists and supports other team members, as required.Maintains clean and organized work area.Drives the company vehicle, as required.Maintains complete and accurate records.Demonstrates excellent communication skills in accordance with current customer service standards to represent a positive image for the company.Maintains and ensures equipment, vehicles, and facilities are in good working order.Maintains proficiency and certification for all tasks required by position.Performs all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned.