Skilled at Venipuncture
Draws
Skilled at Capillary Puncture
Draws
CPR Certified Skilled at Non-Blood
Specimens Test
Prepare Blood Smears Skilled at Aseptic
Techniques in Compounding
Hoods
Compassion for patients Works well under pressure
Prioritization and
management
Quick analytical skills
Skilled using an Centrifuge
as well as Point-of-Care
Equipment
EDWARD BECKLES
Professional Summary Certified Phlebotomist seeking an entry level position. I have worked with very expensive, highly technological equipment for 17 years at Trans World Airlines where customer service was very important. Having putting myself through college once again, I worked with precision, quality control mixed with customer service as an pharmacist for 17 years. Those talents will help me become very successful as an phlebotomist.
Skills
Experience JULY 2010 - JULY 2012
Pharmacy Manager
ED's Family Friendly Pharmacy New Port Richey, Florida Ensured proper dosage of prescription medications in topical, pill-based, and liquid configurations.
Maintained detailed patient records along with prescription directions and information for dosing.
Explained drug side effects and interactions to patients on a daily basis.
Recommended prescriptions to physicians and patients with physician approval.
Recruited pharmacy technicians and oversaw training. Improved inventory management to create a streamlined process for faster processing of patient scripts.
Communicated with multiple insurance carriers regarding patient policies and billing.
EB 13232 Cherry Bark Circle, Riverview, Florida 33579,
813-***-****, 813-***-****, ************@***.*** JULY 2008 - JULY 2010
Pharmacy Manager
Walmart Pharmacy Dade City, FL
Recommended prescriptions to physicians and patients with physician approval.
Ensured proper dosage of prescription medications in topical, pill-based, and liquid configurations.
Explained drug side effects and interactions to patients on a daily basis.
Maintained detailed patient records along with prescription directions and information for dosing.
NOVEMBER 1995 - JULY 2008
Pharmacy Supervisor
CVS Zephyrhills, FL
Built positive patient relationships and improved patient retention by 15%.
Recommended prescriptions to physicians and patients with physician approval.
Ensured proper dosage of prescription medications in topical, pill-based, and liquid configurations.
Explained drug side effects and interactions to patients on a daily basis.
Maintained detailed patient records along with prescription directions and information for dosing.
APRIL 1975 - OCTOBER 1992
Lead Customer Service Agent
Trans World Airlines Inc JFK int"l Airport Jamaica, NY Greeted customers and offered them assistance where possible. Effectively communicated with other employees and upper management to ensure complete care of customers.
Evaluated the customers' needs and provided service options to meet their requirements.
Accepted and processed customer payments in cash, credit cards and checks, checking for validity.
Acknowledged customer issues and resolved their problems quickly and efficiently.
Collaborated with colleagues to discuss market information and strategies.
Informed customers about current promotions and sales, encouraging them to take advantage.
Education DECEMBER 2019
Certificate in Phlebotomy
Erwin Technical College, Tampa, FL
4.0 GPA
JUNE 1995
B.S. in Pharmacy
Long Island University Pharmacy, Brooklyn, NY
2.0 GPA
JUNE 1991
A.A.S. in Chemical Technology
New York City College of Technology, Kings County, NY Vice President of the Chemistry Club
3.0 GPA
JUNE 1976
B.A. in English Literature
Fordham University Lincoln Center, New York, NY
2.5 GPA