Phlebotomy

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

LEAH KOZLOWSKI

**** ****** *** #*, **********, CA 95821

Home: 916-***-**** ****.*********@*****.***

Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of compassion and support in patient care.

Dementia and mental illness

knowledge

Compassionate caregiver

Familiar with a wide range of patients

of differing ages and health status

8 years phlebotomy experience

4 years laboratory experience

Advanced technical knowledge

Caregiver October 2015 to Current

Partners in Care - Auburn, CA

Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. Mobile Phlebotomist August 2013 to May 2015

Genoa Healthcare - Roseville, MN

Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.

Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer. Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories. Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.

Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques. Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.

Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.

Travel to private homes, group homes, and care facilities to perform sample collection

Worked compassionately and effectively with combative, mentally ill, and/or physically disabled clients.

Deliver and verify receipt of patient medications and other medical products Laboratory Assistant March 2013 to August 2015

EDUCATION

Pathways - St Louis Park, MN

Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.

Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.

Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories. Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.

Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Package nurse collected specimens for transport to other locations per specifications

Determine most efficient route to various care facilities to ensure timely collection, processing, and delivery of samples.

Experience with patients who were non verbal, suffering from dementia, were combative and/or elderly

Assistant Manager January 2009 to February 2012

Interstate Blood and Plasma - Madison, WI

Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.

Determine donor suitability, according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history.

Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort.

Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis.

Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques. Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection. Review laboratory test results for reactive samples and take appropriate action Review donor records for errors or discrepancies.

Develop and implement employee training and safety programs Audit employee job performance and develop performance improvement plans if needed

Council donors regarding suitability and deferral status University of WI Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI

Bachelor of Science:

Wagner Training Institute

Redlands, CA

CPT 1:

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