Trina Downs
acxfv9@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Medical Professional highly educated and
experienced seeking a position in the field of
medical science or public health. My work
experience includes the CDC (Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention), U.S.
Department of Defense, University of Chicago
Hospitals, Northwestern Faculty Foundation and
Larabida Children’s Hospital. Since 2009 to
current I have been working as an independent
contractor in the capacity of a Wellness Event
Screener and Paramedical Examiner. My present
objective is to find employment in a health care
where there is a need for my experience.
EDUCATION
Chicago State University,
Health Sciences 2012
University of Chicago,
Pritzker School of
Medicine,Chicago
Academic Medical Program
2007
Illinois Medical,
Phlebotomy/EKG 1991
EXPERIENCE
Quest Diagnostics, Summit Healthcare, RSA
Medical, APPS, Portamedic, Hooper Holmes
Chicago, Naperville, IL 2009 Current
Wellness Event Screener, Paramedical Examiner
Schedule patients for physical examinations,
urinalysis and blood collection. Perform EKGs,
urinalysis, biometrics, phlebotomy and physical
exams. Complete insurance policy examination
paperwork, medical history, diagnostic test
results and health risk assessments. Provide
wellness consulting and health education.
Complete expense reports, payroll invoice and
supply requisitions for management team.
LICENCE
CERTIFICATIONS
National Phlebotomy
Association
Certified Phlebotomist since
1991
National Institute of Health
Certified Protection of Human
Research Participants
American Red Cross
Certified E mergency First Aid
and Life Support, CPR & AED
Hooper Holmes
Engagement Counseling,
CardioChek Plus,Site
Manager August 2014
Medscape
Certified HIPAA Compliance
Patient Privacy, Mobile
Cenegenics Medical Institute
Las Vegas, Nevada 2007 2009
Independent Contractor (Mobile Phlebotomy)
Provide mobile laboratory services in Chicago
and suburbs of Illinois at client homes and offices for corporate physicians. Venipuncture
collection, centrifuging, separating plasma to
freeze serum and arrange for transport of blood
specimens. Complete documentation and
requisitions for the laboratory testing. Prepare
electronic files, fax or email, file and copy
laboratory and specimen transport documentation
to the accurate source. Appointment scheduling,
patient billing, expense reports and payroll.
U.S. Department of Defense
Great Lakes, Illinois 2006 2007
Clinical Research Assistant
Provide clinical and administrative support for
adenovirus study at U.S. Navy Great Lakes.
Administer informed consent to recruits
participating in the research study. Accurate
efficient handling of administrative duties and
medical records. Assist the Institution Review
Board in maintaining compliance with NIH
standards. Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of
medical equipment and exam rooms. Perform
physical examinations, document patient medical
history and chief complaints and medication.
Specimen collection and processing of blood
separating plasma and freezing serum.
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois 2002 2004
Administrative Assistant (Temp Pool)
Provide Administrative and clinical support
throughout the hospital and educational
institution. Schedule surgery appointments and
answer patient inquiries. Educate patients on
preoperative procedures and postoperative care.
Document health history, medical assistant tasks,
EKG, phlebotomy and vitals. Transcription of
medical dictation filing of medical records and
documents. Maintain correspondence between
medical staff and human resources. Prepare
presentation material for meetings and special
Device Certified
Quest Diagnostics
Certified Hair Drug Testing,
DOT/Non DOT Urine Drug
Test, Oral Eze
Oral Fluid Drug Testing
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
events. Administrative duties preparing
documents, PowerPoint presentations, Excel
spreadsheets, Access database, and electronically
filing donations in Goldmine and Raiser’s Edge.
Medical Staffing Network
Warrenville, Illinois 1996 2007
M edical Assistant/ Phlebotomist
Complete collection of routine blood, hair and
DNA specimens. Verify patient identity prior to
specimen collection and label specimens
accurately. Complete all procedures during a
scheduled shift without compromising patient
safety, customer service and quality. Dispose of
medical waste in accordance with safety
regulations. Maintain inventory of supplies and
ensure that equipment has not expired. Prioritize
work to achieve maximum efficiency and
productivity. Read, understand and comply with
the clients’ protocols, policies and procedures.
Perform duties in an independent manner without
supervision as assigned. Submit timesheet, travel
and expense reports.
MSN E mployment History
08/2006 10/2006 C ancer Health Treatment Center, Munster, Indiana 06/2006 11/2006 L a Rabida Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL 02/2006 06/2006 M acNeal Hospital, Berwyn, IL
07/1998 08/2000 Northwestern Faculty Foundation, Chicago, IL 04/1997 07/1998 R ush Anchor Medical Center, Chicago, IL 11/1995 04/1997 A dvocate Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Chicago, Illinois 1994 1996
Research Assistant/Interviewer
Conduct telephone interviews with parents and
guardians of NIS eligible children and obtain
consent to contact children's' vaccination
providers. Document types of immunizations,
dates of administration, and additional data about facility characteristics are requested from
immunization providers identified during the
telephone survey of households. Contact the
children's’ pediatricians, family physicians, and
other health care providers to mail out
documentation and surveys to accurately document
immunizations of participants and general
population.
First Phlebotomy Registry
Chicago, Illinois 1991 1994
Instructor EKG/Phlebotomy
Prepare study materials and schedule students for
certification with American Association
Pathologists and the National Phlebotomy
Association. Provide students exceptional
knowledge of venipuncture technique and EKG
application. Prepare weekly lesson plan,
administer exams and maintain grade reports.
Attend staff meetings, job fairs and other
academic sponsored events and activities. Work
as a liaison with hospital and clinic sites. Courses instructed; Medical Terminology, Phlebotomy
technique and EKG technique, Cardiac Anatomy
and Professionalism & Etiquette.