Anna Soltys
Burbank,IL
Summary
Phlebotomist Technician with over two years of experience in patient-focused services. Strong communicator when interfacing seamlessly with patients, doctors and medical staff. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced with venipuncture and ensuring patient comfort and safety. Utilize strong communication skills to provide clear instructions and reassure patients during procedures. Knowledge of infection control and maintaining accurate, organized records for efficient workflow. Seeking opportunity for growth in the field of nursing assistant with a nursing career focus.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Advocate Christ Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- 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.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Verified documentation compliance in accordance with established best practices.
- Assisted with gait training and supported patient safety in cases of total loss of balance.
- Guided patients in passive ROM exercises and instructed movements to assist therapist.
- Helped transport frail or disabled patients to different treatment areas.
- Communicated with other physical therapy staff to discuss patient progress and potentially modify treatment.
- Instructed patients on how to use, remove and put on external assistive devices.
Shadowing Student
Midwest Orthopeadic Consultants
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Shadowed orthopedic professionals such as a Physician Assistant for total of 1000+ hours to learn best approaches.
- Applied clinical safety procedures to protect patients and staff.
- Helped to perform common and skilled procedures.
- Learned orthopedic processes and procedures to maximize contributions and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola University Chicago
05.2022
Skills
- Stress Management
- Drawing Blood
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Problem Solving
- Patient Relations
- Problem-Solving
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Decision Making
- Tracking Specimens
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician (PT)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
Advocate Christ Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Rehabilitation Aide
Athletico Physical Therapy
06.2019 - 12.2022
Shadowing Student
Midwest Orthopeadic Consultants
11.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Loyola University Chicago
- Phlebotomy Technician (PT)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University Chicago
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