Athenia Wells
Peoria,IL
Summary
Experienced Clinical Laboratory Technician skilled in laboratory testing, specimen handling, and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to train staff and ensure precise clinical analysis, contributing to improved patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist
Peoria Family Medical Clinic
Peoria, Illinois
03.2023 - Current
- Performed routine laboratory tests on blood and other specimens.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment for accurate testing.
- Recorded and analyzed test results for physician review.
- Trained new staff on laboratory procedures and protocols.
- Recorded all relevant information into electronic medical record systems accurately and timely.
- Performed laboratory tests and procedures on specimens, such as blood, urine, and tissue samples to provide data for diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
- Provided technical support to other healthcare professionals regarding lab tests and procedures.
Anesthesia Technician/Perioperative Nursing Assist
Methodist/Proctor Hospital
Peoria, Illinois
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Assist the surgeon, physicians, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and registered nurses.
- Performs a variety of perioperative support functions for pre-op, intra-op, and post-op. Specific activities vary with each area and subspecialty.
- Appropriately moves within and around the sterile field. Knowledgeable and skilled in multiple sterilization and disinfection techniques.
- Prepared anesthesia equipment for surgical procedures and ensured proper functionality.
- Maintained inventory of anesthesia supplies and restocked as needed.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
Phlebotomy-D
Methodist Hospital
Peoria, Illinois
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Performing venous blood collection. Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following protocol for patient, sample, and identification and labeling.
- Navigating the proper computer program to process and receive specimens, and accurately deliver specimens to their required departments.
- Educates others and maintains knowledge of departmental functions, policies, and procedures, including AIDET and Focus values. Being helpful and supportive in the teaching of new associates.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Scribe/ Quality Assurance Specialist
Methodist/Proctor Emergency Department
Peoria, Illinois
06.2016 - 01.2021
- Documenting patients' visits to the emergency department, including history, review of systems, physical exams, labs, imaging, reevaluations, and physician consultations.
- Developing shortcuts to help the provider's chart read clearly for proper billing and coding.
- Increasing the efficiency of patient care in the emergency department by working closely with the physician and mid-levels.
- Review one-third of the staff's charting every month to ensure accurate and thorough documentation.
- Communicated effectively with patients regarding their medical information.
Scribe/ Floor trainer
Methodist/Proctor Emergency Department
Peoria, Illinois
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Documenting patients' visits to the emergency department, including history, review of systems, physical exams, labs, imaging, reevaluations, and physician consultations.
- Developing shortcuts to help the provider's chart read clearly for proper billing and coding.
- Increasing the efficiency of patient care in the emergency department by working closely with the physician and mid-levels.
- Training new scribes on the computer system needed for documenting charts.
- Documented patient encounters in real-time during emergency department visits.
- Assisted healthcare providers by accurately transcribing medical notes and orders.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to gather vital patient information efficiently.
- Managed electronic health record entries to maintain accurate patient data.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Rush University
Chicago, IL05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bradley University
Peoria, Illinois, IL05.2014
Skills
- Laboratory testing
- Equipment maintenance
- Blood collection techniques
- Quality assurance
- Clinical Specimen Collection
- Professionalism
- Attention to detail
- Clinical analysis
- Specimen handling
- Lab equipment operation
Certification
Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Technician/Phlebotomist
Peoria Family Medical Clinic
03.2023 - Current
Anesthesia Technician/Perioperative Nursing Assist
Methodist/Proctor Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2023
Phlebotomy-D
Methodist Hospital
03.2020 - 03.2021
Scribe/ Quality Assurance Specialist
Methodist/Proctor Emergency Department
06.2016 - 01.2021
Scribe/ Floor trainer
Methodist/Proctor Emergency Department
06.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Rush University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Bradley University