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Brooke Elkina

@brookeelkins

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I’m a compassionate donor technician and caregiver who helps patients with safe, patient centered care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a patient focused healthcare role where I can safely screen donors and continue training in phlebotomy, work with a supportive team, and apply my customer service and compliance background to make every visit better.

I’m a donor technician at Lifeshare, screening donors and preparing for phlebotomy training so I can support every donation with safety and empathy. I genuinely enjoy helping people, meeting new donors, and contributing during community drives.

Before this, I built strong healthcare and operations experience across caregiving, education, and clinical settings—working as an assistant teacher, dietary and kitchen support, and in EVS housekeeping at a hospital. I also bring patient-facing and clerical skills from reception and office roles, with a solid foundation in HIPAA compliance, isolation techniques, OSHA, and medical terminology, backed by certifications including BLS, CPR, Pharmacy Technician, and Child Development Associate.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Donor Technician (Phlebotomy)

Lifeshare Blood Center

Apr 2025 - Jul 2025 (3 months)

Screened and supported donors for blood collection as a Donor Technician at Lifeshare Blood Center, and began training for phlebotomy (blood sampling). Assisted with donor comfort and participated in mobile blood drives.

Patient Care Vital Signs HIPAA compliance Infection Control Community Blood Drives Customer Service

Dietary Cook Assistant

New Haven Center For Nursing and Rehab

Dec 2024 - Apr 2025 (4 months)

Cooked for residents at New Haven Center for Nursing and Rehab (The Lodge) and also helped at Hope House. Supported daily dietary operations while assisting with facility needs as required.

Food Preparation Food Safety Kitchen Support Teamwork Resident Support

Assistant Teacher

West Side Christian Daycare

Oct 2021 - Sep 2024 (2 years 11 months)

Worked as an assistant teacher at West Side Christian Daycare, supporting multiple areas wherever needed, including classroom help, cooking support, trash, and laundry. Helped maintain daily duties across the facility to support children and staff.

Early Childhood Education In Classroom Support Classroom Management Infant Care Toddler Care Childcare Communication

Secretary / Receptionist

Tommy's Lock and Alarms

Feb 2016 - Oct 2021 (5 years 8 months)

Provided front-desk and administrative support at Tommy's Lock and Alarms by filing paperwork, entering information into the computer, making calls, and collecting customer payments. Managed customer interactions and handled office tasks including phone communication and basic data entry.

Reception Filing Data Entry Phone Communication Cash Handling Payments Administrative Support Microsoft Office

Barista

Doughlicious Donuts

Feb 2016 - Oct 2020 (4 years 8 months)

Served customers at Doughlicious Donuts by taking orders, handling payments, and preparing drinks and food as needed. Supported daily operations including order fulfillment and customer service.

Customer Service Order Taking Cash Handling POS Food Preparation Retail Sales Teamwork

EVS Housekeeper

North Oaks Hospital

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 11 months)

Performed EVS housekeeping at North Oaks Hospital by cleaning patient rooms and preparing areas for incoming patients. Maintained floors and handled trash removal to support daily hospital operations.

Environmental Services Patient Area Preparation Floor Care Hospital Housekeeping Infection Control