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Danielle Owens

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Seasoned Clinical Lab Assistant and certified Phlebotomist with over 15 years of experience in hospital laboratory settings. Highly skilled in venipuncture for all age groups, from pediatrics to geriatrics, known for compassion and precision. Adept at training and mentoring staff, maintaining quality and safety standards, and ensuring compliance with ASCP and HIPAA regulations. Committed to delivering accurate, timely specimen collections and processing for superior patient care.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Lab Assistant

Orthopedic Hospital of Wisconsin
02.2021 - Current
  • Draw blood from in/outpatients of all ages for routine labs, pre-op testing, and post-op monitoring
  • Centrifuge and aliquot blood samples for chemistry, hematology, and microbiology testing
  • Run controls and QC maintenance
  • Maintain phlebotomy trays, ensure stock of needles, tubes, and antiseptics

Phlebotomist/Receptionist

Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2021 - 11.2023
  • Performed phlebotomy on dialysis patients, expertly navigating difficult venous access
  • Scheduled treatments and coordinated with nephrologists, ensuring seamless patient care.
  • Managed front desk operations, answering multi-line phones, updating patient records, and maintaining HIPAA compliance

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Columbia St Mary’s
06.2017 - 07.2021
  • Performed STAT phlebotomy in the ER for trauma, cardiac, and stroke patient, ensuring rapid lab turn around to guide life saving measures
  • Expertly collected neonatal blood samples via heel sticks and microtainers in the NICU
  • Urine & Drug Screen Collection

Education

Associate of Science -

Herzing University
Milwaukee, WI
08-2025

Phlebotomy Certification -

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
09-2012

High School Diploma -

Alexander Hamilton High School
Milwaukee, WI
06-2010

Skills

  • Specimen Collections
  • Staff Training
  • Quality Assurance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Laboratory Information Systems (Meditech,Sunqest,Beaker,Epic, Microsoft Office, etc)
  • Specimen Processing
  • Patient Interaction
  • Customer Service
  • Infection Control
  • Safety Protocols

Timeline

Phlebotomist/Receptionist

Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2021 - 11.2023

Lab Assistant

Orthopedic Hospital of Wisconsin
02.2021 - Current

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Columbia St Mary’s
06.2017 - 07.2021

Associate of Science -

Herzing University

Phlebotomy Certification -

Milwaukee Area Technical College

High School Diploma -

Alexander Hamilton High School