Kimberly Lamer

Email: abpcc8@r.postjobfree.com

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City: Lexington

State: KY

Zip: 40515

Country: USA

Phone: 702-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

Efficient and productive Phlebotomist with 17 years experience. Well-rounded in all aspects of a clinical laboratory, including urinalysis, drug screens, EKG, blood cultures, GTT's, nasal washes and difficult venipunctures. Experience training new phlebotomists and seeking a role of increased leadership in a clinical setting.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Delta Montrose Tech College, Delta CO 1/2001 to 3/2012 (LPN Program)

High School Dipolma from Paramedical Services, Inc, Delta CO 1/2001 to 11/2012

High School Dipolma from Concorde Institute, Delta CO 1/2001 to 11/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Efficient and productive Phlebotomist with 17 years experience. Well-rounded in all aspects of a clinical laboratory, including urinalysis, drug screens, EKG, blood cultures, GTT's, nasal washes and difficult venipunctures. Experience training new phlebotomists and seeking a role of increased leadership in a clinical setting.

Certifications and Credentials

CPR & AED CERTIFIED - 2/12/11-12/31/13

Skill Highlights

Complex problem solver

Excellent lab practices

Quality control procedures

Inventory control

Excellent communication skills

ER experience

Infection control standards

Medical laboratory procedures

Energetic work attitude

HAZMAT training

Medical terminology

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Specimen collection/processing

Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines

Professional Experience

October 2009 to November 2011

Providence Alaska Medical Center Anchorage, AK

Lab Technician Assistant

Ensured HIPAA compliance.Responsible for the efficient collection of specimens in the satellite lab of the E.R. by obtaining blood samples for testing through venipuncture techniques. Responsible for data entry, covering morning draws, blood cultures, GTT's, throat cultures, urinalysis, drug screening and proper processing of specimens. Actively followed infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions. Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information. Actively followed infection-control and safety procedures.

July 2008 to September 2009

Sacred Heart Hospital Miramar Beach, Fl

Phlebotomist

Served as a phlebotomist for the hospitals out patient lab. Responsible for data entry, E.K.G., venipuncture, nasal washes, throat cultures, urinalysis and drug screening. Provided collection and care instructions to patients for home collection of specific specimens.

January 2005 to July 2008

North West Florida Blood Center Fort Walton Beach, Fl

Phlebotomist

Screen and take vitals of potential donors. Eased donors' stress and made the experience as comfortable as possible, which attracted a steady stream of repeat donors. Phlebotomizing donors for purposes of collecting and processing units of blood. Proper packing and storage of units for transport to lab.

December 2000 to January 2005

North Okaloosa Medical Center Crestview, Fl

Lead Phlebotomist

Responsible for the scheduled collection of blood draws throughout the hospital including hard sticks in the E.R., I.C.U., and newborn unit. Facilitated coverage of outpatient lab for venipuncture, throat cultures, urinalysis, drug screening and data entry. In charge of teaching and training new phlebotomists.

Education and Training

2011 Delta Montrose Tech College Delta, Co.

Continuing Education Nursing

Concentration in Biology, Clinical Chemistry and Microbiology

1999 Paramedical Services, Inc Fort Walton Beach, Fl.

Extended education Phlebotomy

1993 Concorde Institute North Hollywood, Ca

Certificate Medical Asst/Phlebotomy

Graduate Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Program - Received awards for highest G.P.A., Perfect Attendance and Lamplighters Award.

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