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DANA STRUNK

DANA STRUNK

Olympia,Washington

Summary

Dedicated phlebotomist with extensive experience at LabCorp, excelling in patient care and safety. Proficient in venipuncture and quality control, I consistently ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations while providing exceptional customer service. Recognized for effectively managing inventory and training new staff, I thrive in fast-paced environments. Compassionate professional in healthcare, adept at performing venipuncture and blood collection tasks with precision and care. Known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing procedures to uphold patient comfort and accuracy. Skilled in specimen handling, data entry, and patient education, ensuring safe and effective practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, fostering positive patient experiences and efficient clinical workflows.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
01.2024 - Current
  • Check patients in for appointments
  • Confirm and update patient's demographics
  • Collect blood samples on Newborns to teenagers
  • Draw,label,and process blood specimens
  • Collect specimens at specific time intervals for testing including therapeutic drug levels and glucose tolerance testing
  • Maintain all necessary logs required
  • Ran monthly quality assurance testing on coagulation testing
  • Keep proper logs of all required company documentation
  • Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
  • Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
  • Provided assistance to clinical staff during patient visits.

Phlebotomist

PAML/Labcorp
12.2017 - 01.2022
  • Perform phlebotomy on all ages groups
  • Performed DOT pre-employment drug screening and make sure the chain of command paperwork is properly filled out and specimens corrected labeled
  • Collect DNA -hair samples and buccaneers swabs. Follow strict protocol and ensuring no cross contamination.
  • Travel to area nursing home for STAT blood draws and process them and call for a STAT courier pickup
  • Cover other sites as needed when staffing was needed
  • Routine lab work
  • Processing of specimens

Phlebotomist

PACLABS
Lacey, WA
04.2013 - 12.2017
  • Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  • Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
  • Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
  • Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
  • Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
  • Managed inventory of phlebotomy supplies and reordered stock as necessary.

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

Northwest Women's Clinic
04.2009 - 03.2013
  • Took patients height, weight, and blood pressure and recorded it in the patients chart
  • Set up and cleaned exam rooms
  • Drew blood samples
  • Processed all specimens and prepared them for shipment
  • Cleaned exam instruments in autoclave
  • Kept all supplies stocked and rotated
  • Kept the drug closet current and ensured nothing had expired

Education

Certification - Pediatric Phlebotomy Specialist

Beckford Health Services
05-2025

Phlebotomy Certification -

Aster Technology
01.2009

Paralegal Certification - Legal Studies

University of Puget Sound
01.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA
06-1989

Skills

  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient support
  • Safety
  • Inventory Management
  • Patient Care
  • Blood labeling and Handling
  • Data Entry
  • Quality Control
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Venipuncture and capillary puncture

Certification

  • Current MA/Phlebotomist License
  • DOT Urine Collection
  • HIPAA
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Becksford Health Services Certified Pediatric Phlebotomy Specialist
  • American Society for Clinical Pathology,ASCP,PBT National Certification

References

References upon request

Timeline

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
01.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

PAML/Labcorp
12.2017 - 01.2022

Phlebotomist

PACLABS
04.2013 - 12.2017

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist

Northwest Women's Clinic
04.2009 - 03.2013

Certification - Pediatric Phlebotomy Specialist

Beckford Health Services

Phlebotomy Certification -

Aster Technology

Paralegal Certification - Legal Studies

University of Puget Sound

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Central Washington University

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