DESTINY WALKER
HOSPITAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT / VOCATIONAL NURSE
CONTACT
***********@*****.***
Irvine, CA 92782
PROFILE
US Army retired veteran with 6 years of medical clinic experience. Self-motivated, accountable professional, with a passion for human services. Following departure from the service, furthered my education as a Licensed Vocational Nurse(current). Efficient Laboratory Assistant 1+ years of experience, skilled in specimen collection and laboratory test runs. Completed laboratory training in 4 days opposed to the allotted 10 days, with exceptional training test scores. Familiar with testing protocols for Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, and Decant lab work.
Work History
UCI Medical Center - Hospital Lab Assistant- Temp Job Service
Irvine, CA
02/2020 – 07/2020
Utilized Sunkist, RHODES Fast/CStools and produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using Microsoft Office.
Analyzed and recorded data for thousands of specimens and urine samples per week on average.
Ensured specimens are acceptable for testing and preparing specimens for analysis and testing.
Tracked specimens to and from other buildings within the facility through the Pneumatic tube system.
Perform precise, effective phlebotomy on a wide demographic of patients.
Promoted to 1st morning shift (busiest) after 3 weeks.
US ARMY - Medical Lab Specialist / 68W-Combat Medic
South Korea, Italy, South Africa, Iraq +4, MI
02/2013 - 12/2019
Kept laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity
Conducted evaluations for as many as 2,000 patients daily, including EKG's, chemical analysis, urinalysis and hematology
Organized, edited, and disturbed lab reports to the scientists and Clinical Laboratory Specialist
Patient assessment, triage, phlebotomy, immunizations, EKG, anthropometrics
Issued shots and immunizations to soldiers at different Army facilities.
Marlon Blake Evans & Associates - Office Clerk- Summer Internship
Detroit, MI
05/2011 - 09/2012
Delivered expert clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements
Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using Microsoft Office
Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security
EDUCATION
DATA ENTRY
MULTITASK
ADMINISTRATIVE WRITING SKILLS
INVENTORY CONTROL
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
BLOOD DRAWS/ VITAL INTAKE
PHYSICAL EXAMS
SPECIALITY MACHINE MAINTENANCE
INJECTIONS
SPECIMEN COLLECTION
EKG’S ORGANIZATION SKILLS
SKILLS
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS – American Heart Association 2019
Sepsis – Beckman Coulter 2020
HIPAA Certified 2020
Inkster High School; Diploma – 2013
Fort Bliss, Texas; AIT Combat Medic – 2013
Central Texas College; Associates in General Studies – 2017
North-West College; Medical Assistant – 2019
Concorde College; Licensed Vocational Nurse - current