Christi Thorpe
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Lebanon,IN
Summary
Personable recent graduate with hands-on training in venipuncture, capillary collection, vital signs monitoring and basic patient care. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Phlebotomy position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Janitor
Tri State Maintenance
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
Home Hemodialysis Caregiver
Self Employed
08.2014 - 03.2019
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Monitored vital signs to accurately document observations in flowsheet.
- Reviewed and assessed patient laboratory values to adjust treatment therapy based on results.
- Administered medications and fluid therapy according to physician's orders.
- Conducted inspections of drug storage and reviewed medication logs and reports for accuracy.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Instructed patients in at-home care and continued treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
Home Health Aide
TLC Homecare LLC
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Improved patients' comfort with application of topical treatments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Place
05.2001 - 02.2006
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Healthcare
07.1999 - 05.2001
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy
Indiana School of Phlebotomy
Indianapolis, IN11.2023
Skills
- Customer Service-Focused
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Dialysis Treatment
- HIPAA
- Measuring Vital Signs
- Treatment Documentation
- Specimen Handling
- Emergency Response
- Direct Patient Care
- Blood Sample Collection
- Aseptic Techniques
- Infection Control Standards
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician- Certified through Indiana
- Nationally Certified through National Healthcare Association
Timeline
Janitor
Tri State Maintenance
03.2019 - 09.2022
Home Hemodialysis Caregiver
Self Employed
08.2014 - 03.2019
Home Health Aide
TLC Homecare LLC
03.2010 - 01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Place
05.2001 - 02.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heritage Healthcare
07.1999 - 05.2001
Certification - Phlebotomy
Indiana School of Phlebotomy
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician- Certified through Indiana
- Nationally Certified through National Healthcare Association
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