Dana Slaughterbeck
Beaverton
Summary
Healthcare professional with expertise in patient care, lab operations, and office administration. Successfully managed VFC program, ensuring quality vaccine delivery and staff training on clinical procedures. Enhanced patient experiences through effective support and streamlined communication within healthcare teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, Lab Supervisor
Canyon Medical Center & Birth Center
Portland
10.2022 - 04.2026
- Provided seamless patient care in clinical and direct settings as seasoned medical assistant.
- Managed children's vaccine program in Oregon as primary administrator and super user.
- Acted as primary phlebotomist, performing blood collections and IV administrations under supervision.
- Oversaw office administration, including supply management and staff hiring.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers to enhance care coordination.
- Trained new staff on collection techniques and clinic procedures, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Maintained accurate medical records and managed patient information confidentiality.
- Executed laboratory requisitions, monitored inventory levels, and ensured proper specimen handling.
Facilities Liaison
Bella Vie Gentle Birth Center
Salem
07.2021 - Current
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness and sanitation for the birth center as well as stocking birth suites before and after labor and births, as well as laundry and upkeep.
- Weekly, monthly, quarterly cleaning for the birth center.
- Facilities liaison with Office manager and practice manager about ordering and supply needs and maintenance issues as they arise.
- Maintain clean clinic and client interface areas to present a professional well maintained, and organized environment.
Birth Assistant
Women's Healthcare Associates
Portland
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted with births on an on-call basis, providing care 36-72 hours per week.
- Supported laboring women by offering physical and emotional assistance during delivery.
- Performed postpartum assessments for mothers and newborns immediately following birth.
- Educated families on childbirth processes and effective postpartum care strategies.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting vital signs and reporting changes to medical staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure safe and smooth birth experiences.
- Organized prenatal classes covering childbirth preparation and infant care basics.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients during labor and delivery.
Postpartum Care Midwife
Canyon Medical Center
Portland
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisting midwives at labors, charting and fetching as needed for the ease of the client in maintaining charting and various supplies that the midwives and students need.
- Maintain an on-call rotation with other providers, offering to back each other up so that ample coverage is always available for the families we work with.
- Taking vitals and assessing care for clients per their individual health scenario in the postpartum, caring for both the birth parent and the newborn, as well as taking care of the non birthing parents' general needs.
Senior Student Midwife/Apprentice
Bella Vie Gentle Birth Center
Salem
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Began student contract as an assistant student midwife, helping to chart and assist at births while the senior students finished their births for NARM requirements, gaining a lot more birth than I needed, but was able to further sharpen my skills as a birth assistant.
- Took on multiple responsibilities as staffing changed and COVID affected in person office staffing.
- As a senior student, I helped develop and onboard new students as they entered the practice, working well as a team.
- Able to obtain upgraded sterilization equipment for the birth center with a newer autoclave to advance the outdated process that was used.
- Maintained the monthly maintenance and cleaning of the autoclave as well.
Student Midwife/Apprentice
Canyon Medical Center
Portland
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Completed clinical training at Canyon as a student midwife, assisting in care and mastering charting skills.
- Coordinated with fellow student midwives on rotational on-call schedule to provide timely support during clinical emergencies.
- Applied IV therapy and phlebotomy skills to meet client needs for screening and diagnostic testing.
- Development of skills as a new care provider in the clinical setting during prenatal, postpartum and home visits.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Birthingway College of Midwifery
Portland, OR06-2021
Associate of Science - General Studies
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL01-2009
Skills
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Specimen collection and processing
- Diagnostic testing assistance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- EMR/EHR management
- Clinical applications
- Infection control practices
- Lab workflow optimization
- Specimen management techniques
- Health education
- Monitoring patient progress
- Ultrasound assistance
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Patient relations and support
- Family counseling
- Communication skills
- Clinical procedure facilitation
- Lab workflow optimization
- Specimen management techniques
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member, National Non-Profit OutGrown, 01/01/24, 01/01/26
- Lunch Coordinator, OMC Spring Conference, 03/01/18, 03/06/20
- Participant, Susan G Komen Breast Cancer 3Day, 01/01/05, Ongoing
- Volunteer, Mountainside High School/ Beaverton School District PTA, 01/01/14, Current
Certification
- Certified Professional Midwife, 09/01/21
- Licensed Direct Entry Midwife State of Oregon, 10/01/26
- Basic Life Support, 04/01/27
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 10/01/26
- Real ID Drivers License State of Oregon, 07/01/30
- Legends Drugs and Devices, 06/01/27
Professional References
- Margaret Porter, CPM, LDM, IBCLC, Practice Manager, Bella Vie Gentle Birth Center, Salem, Oregon, 503-560-2374
- Julia Hamilton, CPM, LDM, Portland, Oregon, 775-351-3407
- Jennifer Chavez, Office Manager, Portland, Oregon, 503-951-8410
- Karen Dewitt, Naturopathic Doctor & Midwife, Co-Owner, Canyon Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, 971-212-2553
Professional Memberships
- Oregon Midwifery Council, 2019
- Midwives Alliance of North America, 2021
Timeline
Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, Lab Supervisor
Canyon Medical Center & Birth Center
10.2022 - 04.2026
Birth Assistant
Women's Healthcare Associates
10.2021 - 10.2022
Facilities Liaison
Bella Vie Gentle Birth Center
07.2021 - Current
Postpartum Care Midwife
Canyon Medical Center
06.2021 - 11.2021
Senior Student Midwife/Apprentice
Bella Vie Gentle Birth Center
10.2019 - 04.2021
Student Midwife/Apprentice
Canyon Medical Center
02.2018 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Portland Community College
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
Birthingway College of Midwifery
Associate of Science - General Studies
Hillsborough Community College