Denyne Svec
Lockport,IL
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 17 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Offering strong foundation in healthcare principles and dedication to patient well-being, ready to learn and grow in medical environment. Delivers ability to understand and apply safety protocols and patient interaction techniques. Ready to use and develop skills in venipuncture and specimen handling in phlebotomy role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Northwestern Medicine
11.2018 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Phlebotomist
Hedges Medical Group
Frankfort, IL
07.2015 - 11.2018
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Phlebotomist
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL
06.2008 - 06.2015
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
Education
NAACLS Certification in Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, ILHigh School Diploma -
Oak Forest High School
Oak Forest, IL06-1996
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Sample and specimen collection
- Capillary puncture
- Specimen preparation
- Health and safety
- Personal protective equipment usage
- Glucose screening
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomist Technologist (CPT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Northwestern Medicine
11.2018 - Current
Phlebotomist
Hedges Medical Group
07.2015 - 11.2018
Phlebotomist
Silver Cross Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2015
NAACLS Certification in Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Moraine Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Oak Forest High School