DENISE BERRY

**** *. ***** **., *******, IL *****

312-***-**** • ad0iss@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging position as a Phlebotomist or C.N.A SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Capable of drawing blood for all age groups

Amazing ability to distinguish various colors, textures and sizes

Flexible in scheduling to meet the staffing needs of the unit

Profoundly capable to perform all types of physical tasks

Outstanding ability to articulate and understand terminal dialysis terms HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE

Prudential Healthcare Matteson, IL Dec. 2018 – Present CNA

Duties included compassion care given provide comfort interact directly with patients

Monitoring v/s assist with daily living delivering meals to patients make sure call light within reach

Provide fresh water to patients between meals and help patients with personal hygiene

Assist RN and staff as needed

Roseland Community Hospital Chicago, IL June 2017 – Dec. 2018 Phlebotomist

Confidently performed both the forensic and clinical blood specimen collections

Duties included pediatric and geriatric capillary and venipuncture tasks

Drew blood specimens from patients by using finger stick, heel stick and/or venipuncture

Collected throat culture specimens

Labeled specimens for identification purposes and enters specimen data into computer

Prepared specimens for reference laboratory by using centrifuge to spin blood

Wrote test results sent from reference laboratory into patient report; distributed reports to clinicians

Inventoried and requisitioned medical laboratory supplies; stocked work area as needed

Registry listed for services on as-needed basis

John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Chicago, IL Aug 2003 – Apr 2010 Medical Lab Technician/Phlebotomist

Confidently performed both the forensic and clinical blood specimen collections

Duties included pediatric and geriatric capillary and venipuncture tasks

Served as a liaison, facilitating internal and external communication and collaborating on patient scheduling

Versed with bio-hazardous bodily fluids

Drew blood specimens from patients by using finger stick, heel stick and/or venipuncture

Collected throat culture specimens

Greeted patients and instructs them in proper specimen collection methods

Labeled specimens for identification purposes and enters specimen data into computer

Prepared specimens for reference laboratory by using centrifuge to spin blood

Answered telephone calls and routed calls to appropriate members of the medical or laboratory staff

Wrote test results sent from reference laboratory into patient report; distributed reports to clinicians

Advance HealthCare Chicago, IL Jan 1999 – Aug 2003 Dialysis Technician

Responsible for initiating and terminating hemodialysis treatments to patients in renal failure, end Stage and acute, including monitoring patients and machines during treatment

Performed duties relating to infectious disease control protocol and training of new personnel

Performed patient care duties as assigned by the RN

Provided medical care to patients with renal failure as directed by the medical staff and nephrologists

Reported to supervisor immediately, if any, abnormal changes noticed in patient condition

Created charts with appropriate information during the course of the dialysis treatment

Evaluated the effectiveness of the dialysis regimen and made changes to meet patients’ needs within the parameters of the standing orders

Participated in unit services and instructed patient care courses to home dialysis aides

Participated in physician rounds and in-services and attended staff meetings EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE, Phlebotomy Technician, Olive Harvey College, Chicago, 1997 CERTIFICATE, Basic Nursing Assistant Technician, Olive Harvey College, Chicago, 1994 GED, Hilliard Adult Educational Center, Chicago, 1981

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