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Resume:
Kimberly Bower
Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist
Tigard, OR 97223
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Experienced Phlebotomist bringing over 20 years' experience to growing laboratory. Expert in all forms of venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic turnaround. Team-oriented and adept in training clinical staff on proper venipuncture techniques.
Work Experience
Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist
Legacy - Portland, OR
June 2016 to April 2018
• Collected blood and urine specimens using venous and micro techniques
• Verify specimen collection and info into lab system
• Followed established policies and procedures
• Communicated with patients and staff to provide information regarding status of orders Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist
Kaiser - Clackamas, OR
February 2008 to March 2016
• Routine blood drawing
• Performing blood culture
• Venipuncture
• Neonatal heel sticks and capillary punctures
• Knowledge in the use of standard phlebotomy equipment. Such as tourniquets, vacutainer tubes and sleeves, and butterfly needled and syringes
• Able to allay patient fears and elicit collaboration Phlebotomist
Good Samaritan Hospital - Portland, OR
December 1991 to October 1994
Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
Conducted bleeding time tests and updated results into paper or electronic charts OHSU - Portland, OR
March 1990 to November 1991
Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples Phlebotomist Technician
St. Mary's Hospital - Galesburg, IL
January 1984 to January 1984
Provided thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines
Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
Education
High school or equivalent
Skills
• PHLEBOTOMY
• STERILIZATION
• PATIENT EDUCATION
• DRAWING BLOOD
• THERAPEUTIC
• DATA ENTRY
• HIPAA
• SANITATION
• Lab Assistant
• Medical Laboratory
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