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Aureen Thomas

Denver,CO

Summary

Dedicated to providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting critical needs. Able to collect specimens, clean rooms, manage dietary needs, document behaviors and handle any other need. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable, forward-thinking approach. Hardworking Certified Nursing Assistant skilled at mobility assistance and charting. Highly flexible and willing to work shifts. Certified Nursing Assistant with 5 years of experience in home healthcare and hospice settings. Established record of reliability and creating positive report with patients, family and staff. Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks on Patient and highly compassionate. Proven proficient and capable of handling high patient volumes in fast-paced settings. Skilled at helping patients with personal care needs, preparing food trays and assisting with medications. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Detail-oriented Medical Assistant with extensive experience performing medical clerical duties and patient screenings in a busy clinical setting. Patient-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant excited to leverage formal training to take next career step as Emergency Room Technician. Focused on gaining hands-on experience in fast-paced emergency, acute and critical care settings. Adept in all aspects of patient care, including assessment, medication administration, and health education. Seasoned individual with experience in hospitals, clinics, and blood banks. Skilled in communication, excellent patient care and accurately collecting and processing blood samples. Adept at working in a fast-paced environment and multitasking to ensure superior customer satisfaction Experienced candidate with proven history of success in hospitals, clinics, and blood banks. Skilled in communication, excellent patient care, and accurately collecting and processing blood samples. Adept at working in a fast-paced environment and multitasking to ensure superior customer satisfaction. Talented Phlebotomist with a successful track record of collecting blood samples and performing laboratory procedures. Possesses strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Committed to providing the highest quality of care to patients and ensuring that their needs are met. Experienced in working with a variety of medical equipment and laboratory techniques. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhancebusiness performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned workethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase servicevalue. Talented professional with a successful track record of collecting blood samples and performing laboratory procedures. Possesses strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Experienced in working with a variety of medical equipment and laboratory techniques. Committed to providing the highest quality of care to patients and meeting needs.

Healthcare professional prepared for role in phlebotomy with strong foundation in patient care and specimen collection. Proven track record of handling blood draws and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Known for excellent teamwork and ability to adapt to changing clinical needs, ensuring consistent results and patient satisfaction.

Diligent Desired Position with solid background in phlebotomy practices, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort. Skilled in venipuncture and specimen handling, contributing to efficient lab operations. Demonstrated ability to maintain sterile environments and effectively communicate with diverse patients.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomist III

University of Colorado
2024 - Current
  • Performed venipuncture and capillary draws with precision to ensure patient comfort and sample integrity.
  • Maintained compliance with safety protocols and infection control practices during all procedures.
  • Assisted in training new phlebotomists on best practices and proper techniques for blood collection.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate efficient patient care and specimen processing workflows.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced the efficiency of blood collection operations within the department.

Phlebotomist

University Of Colorado Hospital
08.2022 - Current
  • Prepared labels, forms, reports, and other paperwork related to specimen collection processes accurately and efficiently.
  • Adhered to strict policies concerning specimen identification procedures throughout the entire process.
  • Processed blood and other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, and butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Developed a thorough understanding of laboratory protocol and procedure for collecting patient samples.
  • Observed donors following blood collection and monitored for adverse reactions.
  • Effectively communicated with patients to ensure accurate collection of specimens and obtain consent.

CNA

University Of Colorado Hospital
03.2020 - Current
  • Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
  • Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
  • Skilled in using various software applications and programs including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
  • Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion.

CNA

Pinnacle Care Services
04.2019 - Current
  • Accompany residents to day programs, help with ADLs, prepare meals etc

Med Tech/ Caregiver Brookdale

FAMEHEALTH SERVICES
02.2019 - Current
  • Denver, CO Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate patient treatment options
  • Massaged patients and applied preparations and treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs and heat-lamp stimulation
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregiver's and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients' status
  • Collected information about special dietary requirements, assessed meals, documented intake and assisted with feeding to promote proper patient nutrition
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
  • Responded to patient alarms and requests to assess needs and obtain necessary care for medical and personal concerns
  • Assessed patient condition by performing wide range of standard vital checks, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
  • Identified and advocated patient care needs and helped to determine best approach to care
  • Answered patient call lights and requests
  • Provided hands-on nursing care to patients under direct RN supervision and in alignment with medical center's policies and procedures
  • Interacted enthusiastically with patients through positive engagement, active listening and respectful conversations.

Medical Transport Driver

Pinnacle Transport
01.2019 - Current
  • Transporting the company's clients in a regular van or handicap van to their hospital appointments and dialysis
  • Assist non ambulatory clients in their wheelchair or canes to their hospitals or doctor's rooms for their appointments.

Transportation Dispatcher/ Scheduler

Pinnacle Transport
02.2016 - Current
  • Dispatching clients to the company's various drivers
  • Also calling the company's clients each day to confirm their rides and to report any cancellations or time changes in transporting them.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Rotated shelves to check for and dispose of expired medications.
  • Reported prescription errors to pharmacist on duty.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality when handling records and sensitive data.
  • Computed charges for medication and equipment dispensed to hospital patients and enter data in computer.
  • Input patient and prescription information to produce product labels and assist in prescription filling process.
  • Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and handling customer inquiries.
  • Processed payments for prescription orders via cashiering responsibilities utilizing POS systems.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing Candidate

Herzing University
U Corporate
05.2027

Associate of Applied Science -

Regis University
Denver, CO
05.2023

Associates - General Studies

Community College Of Aurora
Aurora, CO
01.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant/ Caregiver - Nursing Aide

Access
Parker, Colorado
01.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant License - CNA Accent Learning Center

Qmap Metro Life
Aurora, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
01.2017

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Embryology University Of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
Ilorin
01.2016

Bachelor Of Science - Physiology

Delta State University
01.2014

Skills

  • Collecting specimens
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Understands medical procedures
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Electronic Charting
  • Detail-oriented
  • Helping with medication /Collecting vital signs
  • Patient Relations
  • Infection control procedures
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Understands mobility assistance, needs
  • Quick problem solver
  • Quality Control Guidelines
  • Time Management
  • Specimen Collection
  • Sanitation and Sterilization
  • Quality Control
  • Specimen Labeling Procedures
  • Drawing Blood
  • Biohazard Waste Disposal
  • Specimen Collection and Storage
  • Sharps Disposal
  • Data Recording
  • Hazardous Waste and Disposal
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Phlebotomy Functions
  • Patient Support
  • Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
  • Processing Specimens
  • Epic Software
  • Specimen Transport
  • Blood Sample Collection
  • Sample and Form Matching
  • Patient Identification
  • Package Specimens
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Collect Samples
  • Maintaining Confidentiality
  • Blood Cultures
  • Biohazard Policy Compliance
  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Patient care
  • Specimen handling
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Butterfly needle technique
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Venipuncture expertise
  • Blood collection techniques
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Blood culture collection
  • Data entry
  • Quality control
  • Recording data
  • Quality control guidelines
  • Syringe method
  • Staff management

Certification

  • CNA
  • BLS
  • Phlebotomy

LANGUAGES

English Advanced

Accomplishments

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  • Educated Number phlebotomy students on venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
  • Oversaw team of Number phlebotomists in lab processing over Number samples daily.
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  • Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

CVS
10.2022 - 02.2023

Phlebotomist

University Of Colorado Hospital
08.2022 - Current

CNA

University Of Colorado Hospital
03.2020 - Current

CNA

Pinnacle Care Services
04.2019 - Current

Med Tech/ Caregiver Brookdale

FAMEHEALTH SERVICES
02.2019 - Current

Medical Transport Driver

Pinnacle Transport
01.2019 - Current

Transportation Dispatcher/ Scheduler

Pinnacle Transport
02.2016 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant/ Caregiver - Nursing Aide

Access

Certified Nursing Assistant License - CNA Accent Learning Center

Qmap Metro Life

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Embryology University Of Ilorin Teaching Hospital

Bachelor Of Science - Physiology

Delta State University

Phlebotomist III

University of Colorado
2024 - Current

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing Candidate

Herzing University

Associate of Applied Science -

Regis University

Associates - General Studies

Community College Of Aurora
Aureen Thomas