SUMMARY

I am a skilled healthcare professional experienced in both human health and veterinary medicine. I am currently working at Advent Health, Wesley Chapel EVS. I desire to work in the laboratory as a phlebotomist. I have many years of experience in Venipuncture, IV placement (in both human and animal medicine). I am a certified phlebotomist in the state of Florida and have my certificate. I also have many years of experience processing lab samples. I am a compassionate, dedicated and trustworthy team player with a goal to meet and exceed expectations for my employer and for all those with whom I provide medical care.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN HUMAN HEALTHCARE

Place intravenous catheters, neurological checks, maintain cerebral spinal fluid

drains, bed bathe, change dressings, assist Doctors and Nurses with examinations,

create and maintain patient medical records, perform manual lymphatic drainage,

apply compression bandaging, measure for custom garments, one to one private care,

phlebotomy, process laboratory blood samples, obtain blood cultures in pediatric unit,

assist and instruct breast feeding, maintain patency of telemetry leads.

EMPLOYER PORTFOLIO IN HUMAN HEALTHCARE

Acute Care Nursing Assistant/Technician, O’Connor Hospital, San Jose, CA

1984-1993 Medical Surgical, Oncology, Postpartum, Pediatrics, Cardiac, and Psychiatric Unit Experience

Neurological Technician/Acute Care Nursing Assistant, Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA, 1993-1996

Acute Care Nursing Assistant Ambulatory Treatment Unit, Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA 1996-1997

Certified Lymphatic Therapist, Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA 1997-2000 I was part of the Stanford team of three who created and operated the Lymphedema Center under the direction of Dr. Stanley Rockson. Due to the success of the Lymphedema Center, I was included in the medical team dispatched overseas to advise and instruct lymphatic medical procedures. The Lymphedema Center is still in operation today at Stanford University Hospital

Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist, Pasco Regional Hospital, Dade City, FL, 2000-2001

Advent Health, EVS, Wesley Chapel, FL, March 2023 to Present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN VETERINARY MEDICINE

Cursory exam, surgical assistant, intravenous placement, venipuncture,

subcutaneous, intravenous, and intramuscular injections, induce, intubate, monitor

anesthesia and extubate, microbiology, skilled at interpreting ear cytology, skin

cytology, urinalysis, blood smears, properly prepare slides for fine needle aspirations,

triage, obtain patient history, schedule appointments, patient checkout, balance office

accounts at closing of business day

EMPLOYER PORTFOLIO IN VETERINARY MEDICINE Veterinary Technician

Claws and Paws Animal Hospital, Zephyrhills, FL 2001-2008

Cochise Animal Hospital, Scottsdale, AZ 2008-2014

Livingston Avian and Animal Hospital, Lutz, FL 2015-2016

Gregory Veterinary Clinic, Tampa, FL 2016-2019

Adkins 301 pet hospital, Zephyrhills FL 2019-2020

SPCA, Lakeland, FL 2020-2022

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

Certified Phlebotomist

Various technical certificates in human health including BLS, PCT, Lymphedema

Therapist

REFERENCES

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