Taquanda Gilbert-Crampton

Experience

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  Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2019

  Student Laboratory Assistant

  • Succeeded the goal of eliminating the use of mutagenic material from the product development laboratory by the evaluation of mutagenic dye vs. environmentally safe dye by agarose gel electrophoresis. • Participated in the validation of an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for quantitation of the protein, D-dimer present in EDTA plasma. Responsibilities included, preparing the standard operating procedure proving tech to tech and run to run reproducibility, stability testing and interference testing. Organized and developed the validation result tables.• Responsible for procuring and de-identifying 75 samples for use in inherited disease NGS validation. Mapped the Sanger Sequencing electropherograms, renamed and transferred to a formalized file location. Comparing capillary electrophoresis polymer: Nanopop vs. Pop7. • Analyzed and validated the reagent reduction (BigDye) for a genetic testing laboratory by use of Sanger Sequencing leading to over $35,000 in cost savings for the laboratory. Show less

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  Aurora Health Care

  Apr 2018 - May 2019

  Emergency Service Technician

  • Provide Emergency Room technical support for physicians and nurses to optimize patient care.• Navigated technical care of the patients by performing phlebotomy and IV insertion, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performs wound care, transport and monitor patients, and obtains lab specimens.• Reviewed documents information/procedures using EPIC and promptly communicates and record observations, concerns and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.

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  Froedtert Health

  Sept 2018 - Feb 2022

  Electrocardiograph Technician

  • Renders and ensures professional cardiology procedures to patients as directed by the medial staff and in accordance with the hospital's objectives, policies and procedures, and recording patient information using EPIC.• Educate and place 24/48 hr Holter monitor, 30-day loop monitor, care-link express data collection with patients• Completed training to become a preceptor and trained over 10 new incoming technicians of the cardiology procedures and policies along with being lead support during supervisor absences. Show less

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  Medical College of Wisconsin

  Mar 2020 - now

  • Work closely with program management and director to provide resources, education, and assistance to the community engagement and clinical team • Coordinate and manage outreach activities including acting as a liaison with community organizations and departments to maintain relationships with the All of Us Research Program • Organize internal and external meetings including recruitment opportunities, site visits, and events • Manage and conduct onboarding and trainings for new staff including coordinators, assistants, and community health promotors • Maintain files and reports of community engagement staff, inventory, and program timeline• Manage timelines for project components. • Collaborate on the implementation and maintenance of comprehensive tracking databases and files related to the program. • Collect, analyze, and report on program data and progress to program stakeholders using quantitative and qualitative techniques. • Manage timelines for project components. • Collaborate on the implementation and maintenance of comprehensive tracking databases and files related to the program. Show less • Launched a monthly virtual Education Series, collaboratively with the community engagement manager during COVID-19 pandemic to conduct educational outreach to adult audiences regarding the potential clinical and scientific importance of Precision Medicine to diverse Milwaukee largest communities.• Coordinate, manage, and track multiple program outreach activities targeting adults from populations historically underrepresented in biomedical research.• Facilitate internal and external meetings of 12 or more, site visits, and special events related to community education, enrollment and service. Conduct or coordinate training for numerous program participants.• Partnered with five COVID-19 test sites within MCW/Froedtert to distribute community-facing program materials including educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports Show less

  • Community Engagement Manager

    May 2023 - now

  • Community Program Coordinator II

    Mar 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Community Program Coordinator I

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2022