Bernice J. Bokai

**** ****** ***. *., ***. *** • Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

763-***-**** • adu7qo@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

I am submitting my resume for your consideration regarding your posting for a new Laboratory Assistant. As a skilled and dedicated professional with experience performing a range of laboratory support functions and ensuring to flight quality control and accuracy, I am confident that I could make a significant contribution to your facility in this role. From preparing and testing specimens keeping detailed records to maintaining lab equipment/tools and complying with safety regulations, my background has prepared me to excel in this position. In providing vital support to lab specialist and management teams. I have able to continually ensure task prioritization and completion to meet defined turnaround deadlines and expectations. With my commitment to optimizing laboratory operations, I am in an excellent position to impact performance at your lab. The following are the highlights of my qualifications and experience.

EDUCATION

Minnesota West Technical and Community College Practical Nursing Presently

Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, October 2015

Phlebotomy Technical

Accelerated School of Nursing, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, September 2011

Certified Nursing Assistant

CERTIFICATIONS

Completed 48 hours of classroom training and 100 hours of internship as a Phlebotomy Technician at the Fridley Medical Center, Fridley, MN

Certified in First Aid and CPR by the American Red Cross

Completed 75 hours of CNA classroom training and 80 hours of internship

SKILLS SUMMARY

Two year of experience in phlebotomy

Skilled in maintaining safety for blood collection and handling

Experienced in Venipuncture and Capillary puncture techniques

Capability of reviewing the medical records

Skilled at storing the blood samples safely

Caring for the patients and donors

Assuring quality

Tracking the collected blood specimens by tagging, dating and noting down the time of collection

Assuring safety of patients while taking blood samples

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Drawing Blood

• Identity Verification

• Nervousness Management

• Recording Results

• Specimen Labeling

• Instruments Maintenance

• Specimen Integrity

• Venipuncture

• Bleeding-time Test

• Glucose Testing (POC)

• Finger stick

• Safety and Security

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Laboratory Assistant, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN Nov. 4, 2018

Correctly prioritizes work based on order parameters and responds to critical needs.

Assists co-workers in completion of work - Perform standard procedures for identifying patients

Document specimen collections and testing according to standard procedure in the electronic health record (EHR) and the laboratory information system (LIS).

Communicate any problems or issues with the patient care team

Clean equipment between patient contact

Troubleshoots equipment in event of malfunction.

Alerts Bio-Electronics and/or IT helpdesk if needed Phlebotomy specific tasks

Perform blood drawing procedures including venipuncture and capillary collection, standard labeling, and transporting specimens according to specimen requirements and standard protocol EKG specific tasks

Performs electrocardiogram procedure and transfers data to EHR.

Operates and performs routine maintenance on EKG cart according to procedure

Follows critical value provider protocol notification and documentation

Laboratory Assistant, Park Nicollet Health Services, Maple Grove, MN March 2016

• Provide a wide range of laboratory services including specimen collection

• Client service and reception desk duties

• Ordering/ scheduling/ billing functions

• Waived laboratory testing

• Performing proper phlebotomy techniques

• Specimen processing

• Centrifuging

• Delivery of specimens to appropriate lab/ department and assuring proper efficiency and workflow management

Intern Student, Fridley Medical Center, Fridley, MN January 2016

• Manage accurate and timely collection and processing of specimen

• Perform document maintenance and troubleshooting procedures

• Enter patient test data into computer

• Prepare patients for blood and urine tests

• Follow infection control procedures

• Organize blood collection equipment

CNA, St. Therese Nursing Home, New Hope, MN October 2011—August 2015

Monitored and recorded any physical or mental changes of residents on a daily basis

Administered daily care according to care plan for eight senior care residents

Provided detailed daily reports of resident care to supervising RN

CNA Part Time, Shalom Home, Minnetonka, MN May 2012—May 2015

Provided in-home, one-on-one care and companionship for an elderly client with dementia

Assisted client with daily feeding, hygiene, and grooming needs

Transported client to appointments, errands, and social outings

CNA/RCA, Copperfield, Robbinsdale, MN March 2014—Present

Bathe and dress patients

Serve meals and help patients eat

Take vital signs

Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden

Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors

Clean and sanitize patient areas

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