DANIEL A. CARPENTER

DANIEL A. CARPENTER

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and highly-skilled phlebotomist with 20+years extensive medical experience across Emergency Medical Care, Medical Records, Battalion Aid Station Administration and Inpatient and Outpatient care known for excellent judgment and decision making contributing to success. Known reputation for treating patients with compassion, empathy and respect while ensuring the safety and comfort of the patient at all times. A recent relocation combined with self-motivation lead me to seek a challenging phlebotomist or supervisory position with a reputable health organization where I can advance my career and demonstrate my commitment and passion to the community. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ø Proven Phlebotomist/Army Medic providing exceptional patient care for 20+ years with a diverse background as a successful entrepreneur, respected leader, effective manager and peer recognized teambuilder. Ø Regional Safety Officer for the Society of Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA), an international, non-profit educational organization designed as a hands-on, learn-by-doing model. Ø Supervised paraprofessional medical service activities in large fixed and mobile treatment facilities; increased patient services by 100% from serving 80-100 patients daily to 150-200 patients daily. CORE COMPETENCIES

Ø Exceptional patient-relations skills – known for mastery technique with the ability to alleviate patient anxieties with demonstrated knowledge across site management, medical terminology, infection control procedures, quality assurance support and data entry and retrieval. Ø Sharing knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues to increase patient services while cultivating a work environment that promotes positive employee attitudes, effective communications, trust, and collaboration. Ø Skillful and precise in performing venipunctures and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples; verifying medical records.

CLINICAL/MEDICAL ACUMEN

Senior Phlebotomist/Supervisor Empathetic Caregiver/Team Player Relationship Builder/Partner Internship Instructor/Proctor Specimen Collection/Storage Workplace Safety/Problem Solving Health Care Liaison/Advocate Accurate Documentation/Recording Blood Sampling Labeling Excellent Communicator Quality Assurance & Controls Infection Control/Universal Precautions Proficient Motor Skills HIPPA Compliance/Inventory Control Continuous Improvement Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UPMC - MAGEE Pittsburgh, PA 2011 – PRESENT

Phlebotomist

§ Valued team member holding responsibility and accountability for accurately scheduling and performing phlebotomy and specimen collection of inpatients and/or outpatients.

§ Dependable/reliable; practices independent judgment; recognizes priorities; accommodates departmental needs; monitors/maintains supplies; utilizes materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.

§ Adheres to established laboratory and hospital policies in all areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, and safety.

§ Trains, mentors and orients new employees, students and interns as assigned; informing technical staff, supervisory personnel and/or pathologist of any unusual or problematic incidents.

§ Performs clerical, computer and courier duties as required, entering demographic information into the information system(s), entering test orders, receives, cancels, charges and credits tests while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity; ensuring smooth operations of the department. adcqhc@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/daniel-a-carpenter T: 910-***-**** DANIEL A. CARPENTER

UPMC - MERCY Pittsburgh, PA 2009 – 2011

Phlebotomist

§ Followed proper patient identification procedures and procures appropriate pertaining to blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick.

§ Provided clear patient instruction on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens that were obtained by the patient, and collected samples other than blood when specified.

§ Transported specimens from on- and off-site collection areas to the appropriate section of the laboratory following established safety procedures.

§ Provided outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers while developing and maintaining effective relationships through excellent communication and listening skills. GRAND STRAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Myrtle Beach, SC 2007 – 2009 Phlebotomist

§ Practiced proper patient identification, especially when working on hospital floors; labeled vials accurately.

§ Deciphered the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient; transported all specimen samples to the laboratory, keeping the phlebotomy cart well-organized.

§ Worked with a large number of patients varying in age and health status; practiced infection control at all times when working with patients and equipment.

§ Performed patient order verification, order entry, order combination, accurate venipuncture of infant thru geriatric patients, sample routing and verification efficiently and accurately.

§ Followed infection control and safety procedures when carrying out daily phlebotomy functions. OBERG INDUSTRIES Freeport, PA 2005 – 2007

Machinist Apprentice

§ Demonstrated abilities operating three and five-axis CNC Machining Centers with the operation of shop equipment to include rotary tumblers, Stahli fine grinders, manual mills, lathes, grinders and drill presses.

§ Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors or enter commands to retrieve input or edit computerized machine control media.

§ Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications using precision measuring devices. RED FALCON ARMOURIES Butler, PA 2000 – 2005

Fabricator/President/Entrepreneur

§ Successfully purchased, managed and then negotiated the successful sale of the business.

§ Manufactured stainless steel reproduction armor for the Society for Creative Anachronism and other reenactment groups through extensive research and design.

§ Chief Researcher and customer order procurement, creation and delivery as authentically as possible by constructing reproductions of medieval artifacts.

US Army US & Overseas 1980 – 1989

Squad Leader/Army Medic

§ Delivered high-level Emergency Medical Care; Medical Record Management; Battalion Aide Station Administration; Inpatient and Outpatient care while maintaining a low-stress environment through effective patient care, staff management and ongoing training and education.

§ Obtained vital information through effective communication and listening skills; responsible for the training, professional development, health, morale and welfare of enlisted soldiers in my squad. EDUCATION/CLEARANCES

Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX

~Medical Specialist, 91B10

~Basic Life Support (BLS)

~Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Act 31, 33, 34 & 73 Clearances

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