Angela Jennings
Canton,SD
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician\DCT
Telacris Plasma Center
Sioux Falls, SD
03.2023 - Current
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- 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.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Manufacturing Technician
Adams Thermal Systems Inc- Canton
Canton, SD
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Prepared and assembled materials and set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
RN Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home
Sioux Falls, SD
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
RN Staff Nurse
Bethany Home Care
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
RN Staff Nurse
Universal Pediatrics
Sheldon, IA
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
RN
Avera McKennan Hospital
Sioux Falls, SD
10.2006 - 01.2013
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
RN
Rock Rapids Health Center
Rock Rapids, IA
03.2004 - 10.2006
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- 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.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
RN
Sanford Medical Center
Canton, SD
03.1999 - 03.2004
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
RN
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
Sioux Falls, SD
08.1997 - 03.1999
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Phlebotomist
Avera McKennan Hospital
Sioux Falls, SD
05.1991 - 06.1997
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
LPN
Avera McKennan Hospital
Sioux Falls, SD
06.1996 - 06.1997
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
RN
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA05.1997
Associate of Science - LPN
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA05.1996
Diploma - Phlebotomy Technician
Southeast Technical Institute
Sioux Falls, SD05.1992
High School Diploma -
West Lyon High School
Inwood, IA05.1991
Skills
Phlebotomy I have worked in a wide variety of area's including nursing and manufacturing, call center
- People skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Relationship building
- Maintenance & repair
- Flexible schedule
- Multitasking
- Good work ethic
- Customer service
References
Markie VantHul NP 1-712-470-1498
Emmetsberg, IA.
Kathy Ross Lead Phlebotomist 1-605-214-7112
Telacris Plasma Center
Sioux Falls, Sd.
Becki Deehr Phlebotomist 1-605-595-5658
Telacris Plasma Center
Sioux Falls, SD.
Peggy Brandriet RN 1-605-638-0783
Avantara
Sioux Falls, SD.
Kristi Mitchell Miller RN, MSN, PMH-BC
Nurse Manager Adult B
Avera Behavioral Health Center
Sioux Falls, SD.
Office: 1-605-322-4040 Cell: 1-605-351-8609
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician\DCT
Telacris Plasma Center
03.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
Adams Thermal Systems Inc- Canton
07.2021 - 03.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home
11.2020 - 03.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Bethany Home Care
01.2020 - 11.2020
RN Staff Nurse
Universal Pediatrics
01.2013 - 01.2018
RN
Avera McKennan Hospital
10.2006 - 01.2013
RN
Rock Rapids Health Center
03.2004 - 10.2006
RN
Sanford Medical Center
03.1999 - 03.2004
RN
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
08.1997 - 03.1999
LPN
Avera McKennan Hospital
06.1996 - 06.1997
Phlebotomist
Avera McKennan Hospital
05.1991 - 06.1997
RN
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Associate of Science - LPN
Northwest Iowa Community College
Diploma - Phlebotomy Technician
Southeast Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
West Lyon High School