ANDREW L. PETERSON

*** **** ***** **. *.

Elyria, Ohio 44035

Home: 440-***-****

Cell: 440-***-****

Dear Prospective Employer:

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I am interested in working as a Phlebotomist with Alliance Healthcare

Solutions . I have a wide range of experience, including 11 years of

military experience, twelve years of medical experience as a Surgical

Processing Technician (Surgical Processing Department); Paramedic (CEMS),

and a Patient Care Technician in the Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (G-

54, G-52 and Emergency Room) in which I helped deliver direct patient care

on post-operative open heart and Thoracic surgery patients to include vital

signs, input and output reading of various fluids, dressing changes, codes,

assisting doctors in various procedures, etc...at the Cleveland Clinic. My

experience in Phlebotomy was during this time as a Patient Care Technician

at CCF, and a Paramedic with Cleveland EMS. I also worked night shift as an

EKG Technician in Cardiovascular Medicine, and as a Medical Assistant in

the ambulatory Gastroenterology (A31 & M24) department, and more than eight

years of clerical/office experience working in the hospital setting,

working as an Administrative Assistant for an independent insurance agent

with Nationwide Insurance and as an Engineering Clerk with Unibus, Inc.

I also work as a Phlebotomist (Reg. PRN) at St. John West Shore Hospital,

duties to include, under the direction of the Clinical Pathology

administrative team and as part of the Phlebotomy and Transport Services

team, perform blood drawing, specimen transport and other associated

duties. Performs blood drawing functions as assigned. Interacts as a team

member. Maintains a customer service orientation. Picks up specimens, lab

and pharmacy supplies throughout the foundation and delivers to appropriate

areas.

Currently work as a Communications Attendant (Part Time). Processes

incoming, outgoing, interdepartmental, and physician's answering service

calls and records the proper documentation. Pages and locates hospital

personnel, physicians, and any other persons as needed

I have worked as a Cardiac Monitoring Technician in the Central

Monitoring Unit at the Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Administrative Campus. I

am responsible for monitoring telemetry, recognizing pertinent arrhythmias,

continual communication with the Registered Nurse and maintaining

appropriate documentation and statistical log.

I previously worked as a Patient Service Representative in Genetic

Healthcare in the Learner Research Building, Genomic Medicine Institute

(T10 & NE-50) for Dr. Eng, Dr. Natowicz, Dr. Moran and Dr. Crowe;

performing appointment scheduling and departure functions (call center

scheduling and/or departure desk activities), Point of Service activities

(visit preparation, co-pay collection, patient tracking, and record

tracking). Also maintains a Master patient index integrity (checking on

correct demographics); Patient insurance and billing information functions

(registration of new and established patients and correct billing

information).I also worked for Dr. Peabody, Dr. Cebul, and Dr. Guttman in

General Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Wooster Family Health Center as a

Patient Service Representative. While working as a Medical Assistant in

Gastroenterology (A31 & M24), I performed the following functions within

the department and scope of practice; Assist with pre-admission and post

colonoscopy and endoscopies patients in a clinical/in and out setting.

Assisting staff in the direct patient care and discharge of said patients

after their procedure. Also perform and maintain the decontamination and

sterilization of various colonoscopy and endoscopy scopes used in the said

procedures

I have strong organizational skills, and am able to learn quickly. I

obtained my Associate of Arts Degree from Lorain County Community College.

I possess a strong work ethic; I am dependable, believe in teamwork, and

would do my utmost for your department.

I am enclosing a copy of my resume for your consideration, and look

forward to discussing this matter further with you. Your time and

consideration is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Andrew L. Peterson

ANDREW L. PETERSON

892 West River Rd. N.

Elyria, Ohio 44035

440-***-****

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS:

. Energetic, motivated, self-directed team player.

. Extensive office and organizational skills.

. Computer and Fax literate, with current Microsoft applications.

. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

. Demonstrated effectiveness in performance under pressure.

. Outstanding record of achievement in the United States Military.

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE:

An opportunity for dedicated, long-term service, employing my

office/organizational/medical skills in support of your corporate goals and

needs.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

. Intensive experience in certified medical positions at a world-class

facility.

. Light typing, filing, and other office procedures.

. Effective performance under stress, with little or no supervision.

. Ability to transfer knowledge and information to practical use.

. Organizing schedules, routines and data to best advantage and

effectiveness.

. An affinity for working well with others, and promoting good public

relations.

EDUCATION:

Lorain County Community College, Elyria Ohio,

Accept to the Phlebotomy (Refresher) Program, Fall Semester 2008.

Lorain County Community College, Elyria, Ohio,

Associate of Arts Degree, 2004. Major: History. Minor: LPN Instruction.

Lorain County Community College, Elyria, Ohio,

Computer Aided Design, Technical Problem Solving, Industrial Blue Print

Reading, 1998-2003.

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio,

Liberal Arts curriculum, 1992-1993.

University of Maryland (European Branch), Giessen, Germany,

Liberal Arts curriculum.

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio,

Surgical Processing Technician (OJT- 1994); Patient Care Technician Program

(1995).

City of Cleveland-Division of Emergency Medical Service, Cleveland, Ohio;

Basic Life Support (1994-1998, 2011), ACLS (1996), Pediatric Advanced Life

Saving, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Saving (1996), Basic EKG (1994-1996),

Crisis Intervention (1995), Registered Emergency Medical Technician-

Paramedic (1997-Registry # PO881758).

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

St. John West Shore Hospital

29000 Center Ridge Rd.

Westlake, Ohio 44145

440-***-**** Supervisor: Anne Lovejoy

Lab - Phlebotomist (PRN) Performs phlebotomy procedures (venipunctures,

fingersticks, and therapeutic phlebotomy) for the procurement of blood

specimens on inpatients and outpatients. Monitors requisitions, labels and

properly processes and disperses specimens. Responsible for patient

registration.

February 2009-Present

Community Health Partners

3700 Kolbe Rd.

Lorain, OH 44053

440-***-**** Supervisor: Kris Vincek

Communications Attendant (Part Time) Processes incoming, outgoing,

interdepartmental, and physicians answering service calls and records the

proper documentation. Pages and locates hospital personnel, physicians, and

any other persons as needed. Prepares a daily list of on-call personnel and

physicians to coincide with shift that is worked. Transmits and logs calls

by two-way radio to the security officers on duty. Maintains any and all

confidential information relating to patient, physician, and related

information to relevant circumstances (HIPPA)

November 2007- February 2009

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Beachwood Campus, Bldg#3

Central Monitoring Unit

25875 Science Parkway Dr.

Beachwood, Ohio 44122

216-***-**** Supervisor: Molly Loy, MSN, RN

Cardiac Monitoring Technician: Responsible for monitoring telemetry,

recognizing pertinent arrhythmias, continual communication with the

Registered Nurse and maintaining appropriate documentation and statistical

log.

April 2007-November 2007

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

9500 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44195

216-***-**** Supervisor: Mark Mettler

Patient Service Representative: Genetic Healthcare, Lerner Research,

Performing appointment scheduling and departure functions (call center

scheduling and/or departure desk activities), Point of Service activities

(visit preparation, co-pay collection, patient tracking, and record

tracking). Also maintains a Master patient index integrity (checking on

correct demographics); Patient insurance and billing information functions

(registration of new and established patients and correct billing

information

June 2006-April 2007

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

9500 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44195

330-***-**** Supervisor: DiAnn Power

Patient Service Representative: General Surgery, FHC Wooster, Performing

appointment scheduling and departure functions (call center scheduling

and/or departure desk activities), Point of Service activities (visit

preparation, co-pay collection, patient tracking, and record tracking).

Also maintains a Master patient index integrity (checking on correct

demographics); Patient insurance and billing information functions

(registration of new and established patients and correct billing

information).

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

June 2005-June 2006

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

9500 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44195

216-***-**** Supervisor: Jim Collins, MSN, RN.

Medical Assistant, Under the direct supervision of a nurse

administrator/manager, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, I

performed the following functions within the department and scope of

practice; Assist with pre-admission and post colonoscopy and endoscopies

patients in a clinical/in and out setting. Assisting staff in the direct

patient care and discharge of said patients after their procedure. Manage

pertinent clinical data in electronic medical record report per

documentation guidelines (HIPPA). Stock and maintain supplies in the

Recovery Room. Also, fax orders to the pharmacy for pick up, answer phones,

take messages and relay information to the appropriate personnel. Also

perform and maintain the decontamination and sterilization of various

colonoscopy and endoscopy scopes used in the said procedures. Perform other

duties as assigned within my clinical and clerical practice

1993-2000

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

9500 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44195

216-***-****

EKG Technician, Department of Cardiology. Performed electrocardiograms on

pre-operative and post-operative patients.

Patient Care Technician, Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (G54/52).

Under the guidance of a RN delivered direct patient care on post-operative

open heart and Thoracic surgery patients to include vital signs, input and

output reading of various fluids, dressing changes, codes, assisting

doctors in various procedures, etc...

Registered Paramedic, Department of Emergency Medicine (E12). Under the

guidance of a RN helped to deliver direct emergency patient care, and

assist in the smooth running of the emergency room.

Surgical Processing Technician, Operating Suite, and Room s (SPD). Worked

in the OR Suite cleaning, sterilizing, and packaging of O.R. instruments

and kits

1995-1997

City of Cleveland

Division of Emergency Medical Services

601 Lakeside Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio 44114

216-***-****

Registered Paramedic/EMT-P, performed direct emergency care to

patients in the community keeping in contact with doctors and nurses

in area hospitals.

June-Jan. 2004

Church of the Open Door

43275 Telegraph Road

Elyria, Ohio 44035

440-***-****

Janitor, performed general labor, maintenance, and custodial duties

for Church of the Open Door and Open Door Christian School.

2000-2003 (lay-off in April 2003)

Unibus, Inc.

145 Keep Court

Elyria, Ohio 44035

440-***-****

Engineering (CAD) Clerk. Structural drawings, filing, and materials

distribution of product drawings to various departments including the

shop and to the customer in a timely manner. Also performed manual

binder production, and reference library organization.

MILITARY HISTORY

Grade: E-5/Sergeant,

United States Army, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), 1st

Battalion/187th Infantry Regiment,

Fort Campbell, Kentucky. 1987-1994

Infantry Squad/Fire team Leader

24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) 1st Battalion/35th Field Artillery

Fort Stewart, Georgia. 1986-1987

Cannon Crewman (Gunner)

42nd Artillery Brigade 2nd Battalion/92nd Field Artillery, Service Battery

Giessen, Germany 1984-1986

Cannon Crewmen (Ammo Handler)

United States (Ohio) Army National Guard, 107th Armored Cavalry Regiment

Stow, Ohio 1994-1995

Armored Cavalry Scout

Combat Medic

HONORS

. Letter of Commendation (US Army)

. Three Army Achievement Medals with two oak leaf clusters

. Two Good Conduct Medals with one oak leaf cluster

. Two Honorable Discharges (US Army)

. One General Discharge (USARNG)

. Eight Certificate Achievement Awards

. One Diploma/Successful completion of US Army Infantry School

. One Diploma/Successful completion of US Army Artillery School

. One Diploma/Successful completion of US Army Air Assault School

. One Diploma/Successful completion of US Army Airborne School

. One Diploma/Successful completion of US Army Non-Commissioned Officers

School (PLDC)

. One Presidential Sports Award (Back Packing/Forced Combat March)

. One Army Service Ribbon

. One Army Overseas Ribbon with two oak leaf cluster

. One Army National Guard Service Ribbon

. One Desert Storm Service Ribbon

. One MFO Peace Keeping Medal

. One Physical Fitness Award

. One Soldier of the Month Award-November 1994

. Nominated for the National Dean's List-2005

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