Alexa Fischer
Omaha,Nebraska
Summary
Outstanding interpersonal skills and a dedication to assisting patients in receiving effective care in accordance with their preferences and standards. Venipuncture and capillary puncture expertise, as well as specimen storage and quality assurance. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 1 year and a half of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens. Fluent in speaking Arabic Intermediate in writing and reading in Arabic
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ross Dress for Less
- Took incoming phone calls and answered them with information about products, services, store hours, policies, and promotions
- Consistently met or exceeded upselling, donation, and credit card sign-up targets by leveraging excellent communication and interpersonal strengths
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant
Women's Methodist Hospital
8 2022 - 3 2023
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Newborn screens, capillary and venipunctures on pediatric patients.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
Booking Agent
Reel People
08.2013 - 06.2021
- Set up equipment for broadcasts and promotions at station remotes
- Discussed opportunities with industry contacts and advocated for clients who were the best fit for available positions
- Was in charge of a client book that included new projects, account records, and client information
- Mediated contract negotiations between talent and various agencies.
Donor Floor Technician
CSL Plasma
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Set up donor machines for donations
- Disconnected donors, bandaged them and processed the plasma
- Was in charge of resolving disagreements and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.
EMT/Firefighter
Waterloo Fire Department
12.2018 - 11.2019
- Worked at fire scenes, laying and connecting hose, holding nozzles and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, and using pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools, among other things
- Had a strong understanding of firefighting principles and suppression methods, which allowed me to make sound decisions in emergency situations
- Calmly and effectively directed evacuations to avoid fatalities, injuries, and panic during fires and emergencies
- Responded to medical emergencies and performed life-saving procedures and other emergency medical services
- Kept in close contact with dispatch in order to receive and share information about current fires, equipment movements, and new personnel.
Education
EMT
Creighton University EMS Education
High School Diploma -
American High School Homeschool
Lansing, ILSome College (No Degree) - Science Education
Metropolitan Community College
Skills
Quality Control
Infection Control
Analytical Thinking
Laboratory Terminology
Specimen Preparation
Team Collaboration
Phlebotomy
Specimen Processing
Sample Collection Techniques
Biohazard Waste Disposal
Sharps Disposal
Sanitation and Sterilization
Certification
CPR/AED/First Aid certified
EMT
Certified Phlebotomist
Certifications
/ASCP Certified
Languages
English
Arabic
Timeline
Donor Floor Technician
CSL Plasma
04.2019 - 06.2020
EMT/Firefighter
Waterloo Fire Department
12.2018 - 11.2019
Booking Agent
Reel People
08.2013 - 06.2021
Ross Dress for Less
Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant
Women's Methodist Hospital
8 2022 - 3 2023
EMT
Creighton University EMS Education
High School Diploma -
American High School Homeschool
Some College (No Degree) - Science Education
Metropolitan Community College