Benjamin Mank
Nobleboro,ME
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 4 years 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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Assistant II, Per Diem
MaineHealth/NorDX
10.2021 - Current
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
CNA/CRMA, Per Diem
Chase Point
10.2021 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
CNA/CRMA
The Lincoln Home
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Medical Laboratory Assistant I
MaineHealth/NorDX
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal and other regulatory standards.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Phlebotomy Student
MaineHealth/NorDX
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Completed all training necessary to be able to perform venipunctures and proper blood collection technique
- Completed 200 successful sticks before being signed off
CNA/CRMA
The Lincoln Home
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Observed residents to detect response to medications and prepared report or notified designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
- Verified resident identity and recorded drug, dosage and administration time using specific forms.
Cashier
Hannaford
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME05.2025
Health Science Certificate - Allied Health
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME05.2023
Diploma - General Studies
Lincoln Academy
Newcastle, ME06.2017
Skills
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Assess Patient Needs
- Medical Laboratory Equipment
- Processing Specimens
- Blood Sample Collection
- Universal Precautions
- Active Listening
- OSHA Regulations
- Aseptic Procedures
- Client Support
- Microsoft Applications
- Electronic Medical Administration Record EMAR Software
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, NHA
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Residential Medication Aide (40hr)
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Assistant II, Per Diem
MaineHealth/NorDX
10.2021 - Current
CNA/CRMA, Per Diem
Chase Point
10.2021 - Current
CNA/CRMA
The Lincoln Home
11.2020 - 09.2021
Medical Laboratory Assistant I
MaineHealth/NorDX
03.2019 - 11.2020
Phlebotomy Student
MaineHealth/NorDX
02.2019 - 03.2019
CNA/CRMA
The Lincoln Home
10.2017 - 02.2019
Cashier
Hannaford
04.2016 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kennebec Valley Community College
Health Science Certificate - Allied Health
Kennebec Valley Community College
Diploma - General Studies
Lincoln Academy
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