I recently had a disappointing experience at KEDPlasma that needs to be addressed, particularly regarding a staff member named Jennifer.
After being turned away for high protein, I returned the next day, and Jennifer approached me abruptly without a greeting. She immediately asked if I had received an email. When I confirmed that I had and mentioned that I had already responded, she insisted I respond (despite me just saying I did) without acknowledging my response before walking away.
During my blood pressure check, she greeted me with "Hey, how are you?" but ignored my response.
When Jennifer was my phlebotomist for the first time, she called me back but was nowhere in sight. I felt uncomfortable having to search for her. When I finally found her, she did not greet me and just started the procedure. Afterward, I noticed that the needle was pushed in too far, causing excessive bleeding, which I only discovered when I got home, as I was wearing a hoodie.
Last week, I asked to use the bathroom before donating, which I've always done without issue. Upon returning, I found my bag had been moved, which caused me to panic. While searching for it, a coworker spotted it right in front of Jennifer. She did not inform me where it was or acknowledge moving it. I overlooked everything else, but the whole bag situation really set me off because it was super unnecessary.
While I have generally enjoyed my time at KEDPlasma and had positive experiences with the rest of the staff, these incidents left me feeling disrespected and frustrated. I believe placing a hold on my account due to my bathroom break was both petty and unnecessary. I try to be respectful and understanding, knowing that everyone has their struggles. However, based on my experiences and what I've heard from other donors, Jennifer's behavior seems consistently mean-spirited. read more