Dana Larsen
WARRENTON,OR
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 2 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
I have been in the medical field for more than 20 years. I love taking care of patients and meeting their needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Columbia Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - Current
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Eye Technician
Coastal Eye Care
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
Clinical Assistant
Siker Medical Imaging
07.2008 - 09.2010
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Reviewed physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person.
Medical Assistant
Surgical Clinic
09.2005 - 07.2008
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Renal Care Group
07.2000 - 09.2005
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
- Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.
- Completed thorough assessments to understand current patient conditions and develop diagnoses.
Education
No Degree - Dental Radiology
Clatsop Community College
Astoria, ORCertified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Hemodialysis
Renal Care Group
Portland, OR07.2000
High School Diploma -
Knappa High School
Astoria, OR06.1995
Skills
I am a talented healthcare worker experienced phlebotomist and dedicated to patient satisfaction Meets targets consistently through fast, error free work and compliance with the best practices Works great with patients and across disciplines to handle patient care and phlebotomy needs I am versed in multitasking and thrive in a fast paced atmosphere I work well with others and alone I am knowledgeable in processing blood in the lab and work well in an out patient setting I am passionate about what I do and love patient care
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Columbia Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Eye Technician
Coastal Eye Care
01.2018 - 07.2019
Clinical Assistant
Siker Medical Imaging
07.2008 - 09.2010
Medical Assistant
Surgical Clinic
09.2005 - 07.2008
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Renal Care Group
07.2000 - 09.2005
No Degree - Dental Radiology
Clatsop Community College
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Hemodialysis
Renal Care Group
High School Diploma -
Knappa High School
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