Theresa Taaga-Yandall

Pick me I can do it

‘Aiea, HI 96701

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+1-808-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Domestic Helper

Taaga Household - ‘Aiea, HI

September 2016 to Present

Taking care of my father who is a stroke patient, deal with expenses, inventory and wellbeing of family. Driving patient to and from medical facilities, rehabilitation and appointments. I finally got approved for finances so I can pay for a caregiver and am able to go back to the work field if given the chance to prove that you wouldn't make a mistake by hiring me.

Medical Laboratory Technician

Department of Defense - Honolulu, HI

December 2014 to September 2016

Responsibilities

The same duties as all other laboratory position.

Accomplishments

Relationship with patients, staff, coordination for the workflow etc. Maintain quality control, calibration, maintenance of all analyzers in Core Laboratory. Safety officer for the department of anatomical and pathological Laboratory for Tripler army medical center. Work closely together with administration and military personnel to discuss workflow expenditures improvements problems and solutions.

Skills Used

Ive been in the laboratory field since 1987, Ive worked the bench, phlebotomy, processing and administration area. Ive dealt with inspections and have written a few SOPs. Im interested in making a move and see if I'm able to contribute a little bit of my skills and experience to improve and educate as well as learn something for myself from those I cross paths with. I am a quick learner and take orders well. I am a team player and can also work well independently and organizationally under pressure. Laboratory Assistant

Castle Medical Center Laboratory

September 2012 to December 2012

Early AM phlebotomy for 3 floors of hospital including scheduled, timed and STAT draws, prepare and process send out samples for SmithKline aka Quest. Work as a lab clerk for ordering and drawing outpatients, plating of microbiology specimens, help in any dept that needs help, assist in Trauma etc.

Clinical Support Supervisor

Clinical Lab of Hawaii Straub - Honolulu County, HI August 2010 to December 2010

Work closely with admin regarding regulation and protocols for Laboratory Assistants. Write SOPs for the Laboratory department within the guidelines and federal/state regulations. Assist in all areas of the laboratory from patients to testing of specimens. Lead the laboratory assistants in Hawaii to finally be licensed in their area of expertise. Researched many aspects and environments to better organize, prioritize the healthcare of patients and specimens within the laboratory department. Did staffing, evals, worked on analyzers doing qc, calibrations, maintenance and running of samples. Traveled to other satellite labs to coordinate, research workload, and do client service with surrounding business, corporations and physicians office. Did other duties as deemed necessary for the lab and my job duties. Phlebotomy Supv/Lead Lab Tech II

Drummond Medical Grp Laboratory - Ridgecrest, CA

July 2001 to September 2010

Assist LOC and CLS in many projects for the laboratory, scheduling, staffing performance evals, phlebotomy, back office lab work consist of QC, calibration and maintenance as well as running samples on the Abbott Axsym, Elecsys analyzer for special chem, Orthotics 250 for chemistry, Abx Pentra, ACL 1000, Tosoh and waive testings for serology, immunology and microbiology, etc. Held other duties that encounter regular monthly clinical meetings to discuss profits/losses for each department, goals along with problems and solutions between laboratory and nursing staff throughout whole clinic. Supervised the phlebotomy department and assisted when there were hard stick patients. Held inservice for new analyzers as well as procedures for phlebotomy department. Wrote up SOP for phlebotomy department, etc.

Medical Assistant/Health Educator for BH

National Health Services, Inc - Ridgecrest, CA

June 2008 to June 2010

Worked as a medical assistant for back office assisting physicians in outpatient minor surgical procedures, GYN routine check up, vitals, obtain information from patients regarding illness or routine check up. Gave patients required immunizations. For the behavior health dept worked as a health educator interviewing and prepping patient for psychologist, psychiatrist and social worker. Handled prescription for patients by distributing, dispensing and/or phoning in to pharmacy. I was the main person for the laboratory draws and processing of samples for the clinic. Did data entry for patient information and history. Set up educational classes and programs for patients as needed, did referrals and got authorizations from insurance company for patients to specialty clinics and specialists.

Education

Certification of completion in Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Tech and EKG Tech

California Paramedical & Technical College - Long Beach, CA 1986 to 1987

Skills

• CPR

• Documentation

• training

• Chemistry

• retail sales

• EMR Systems

• Medication Administration

• Leadership Experience

• Phlebotomy

• English

• Laboratory Procedures

• Laboratory Experience

• Medical Office Experience

• Medical Terminology

• Microbiology

• Anatomy Knowledge

• Patient Care

• DoD Experience

• Experience Administering Injections

• Quality Assurance

• ICD-10

• Supervising Experience

• Insurance Verification

• Triage

• Writing skills

• Clinical laboratory experience

• Analysis skills

• Data entry

• Venipuncture

• Epic

• Social Work

• Crisis Intervention

• Physiology Knowledge

• Case Management

• Vital Signs

• Medical Records

• Nursing

• Medical Scheduling

• Group Therapy

• Management

• Medical Billing

• Child & Family Counseling

• Caregiving

Languages

• Samoan - Expert

Awards

Salutatorian Award

April 1987

Medical Assistant class for California Paramedical & Technical College Employee of the monthx1 and year x2

May 2003

Drummond Medical Group & National Health Services. Certifications and Licenses

Certified Phlebtomy Technician II

July 1993 to Present

Lic number CPT II - CPA000031

BLS & CPR certified

October 2012 to October 2014

AED certified

Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA)

April 1987 to Present

Certified EKG Technician

April 1987 to Present

NCC

ASCP Certification

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Assessments

Medical Terminology — Familiar

August 2019

Understanding and using medical terminology

Full results: Familiar

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Groups

American Society of Clinical Pathology and Lab Field Services of California July 1993 to Present

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