Highly dedicated, hardworking, and detail-oriented professional. Having many skills, from customer service to the medical field. I am great with people and learn quickly. Successfully works on a team and independently to complete whatever task is in front of me, and will go above and beyond to solve problems.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Histology Technician
Springfield Regional Medical Center
Springfield, OH
07.2019 - Current
Prepared tissue samples for histological slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
Performed routine maintenance on laboratory equipment such as microscopes and automated staining machines.
Maintained an organized work environment including inventory management and accurate record keeping.
Reviewed specimens to ensure proper identification prior to analysis and documentation of results.
Communicate with other departments and offices to ensure proper tests are performed.
Accessioning/registering of surgical specimens using CoPath, EPIC, and Sunquest programs.
Assisting in frozen specimen procedures, interventional radiology, and endoscopy procedures.
Verifying patient information and correctly labeling cassettes and slides.
Maintaining knowledge of CAP requirements throughout my work area and during procedures.
Ordering, packaging, and sending cases out to reference labs such as OSU and Cleveland Clinic.
Phlebotomist
Springfield Regional Medical Center
Sprinfield, Ohio
02.2015 - 07.2019
Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques and explained the process and reasoning for performing the tests.
Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
Communicated with doctors' offices and ordering facilities regarding patients' orders.
Labeling specimens correctly with patient information.
Ordering supplies and maintaining a well-stocked station.
Communicated by phone with patients regarding specimens needing to be re-collected.
Faxing results to appropriate doctors' offices, if needed.
Orthodontic Assistant
Pham Orthodontics
Springfield, OH
12.2012 - 02.2015
Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
Organized patient records and kept track of treatment plans.
Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
Prepared patients for dental radiographs and photographs.
Helped with inventory of supplies.
Made and prepared retainers for patients after the removal of braces.
Took payments, answered phones, and questions asked by patients.
Cleaning the office and stocking supplies.
Customer Service Cashier
Long John Silvers A&W
Springfield, OH
01.2009 - 01.2014
Greeting customers both dining room and drive thru