Dima Alkurdi
Oakbrook Terrace,IL
Summary
Passionate student committed to learning, developing skills in the medical field. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environment working independently and collaborating with others on group projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Lab Tech
Northwestern Medical Group
Glen Ellyn, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and improve specimen collection processes.
Inpatient Phlebotomist
Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
Elmhurst, IL
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
- Fielded inquiries from clients and phlebotomists regarding specimen requirements and testing protocols.
Outpatient Phlebotomist
Elmhurst Hospital
Elmhurst, IL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed venipuncture and capillary draws with precision on patients of varying ages and health statuses.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Performed electrocardiograms on patients of all ages in accordance with department protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL05-2025
Phlebotomy Technician -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL01-2021
Skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Organizer
- Time management
- Adaptability
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Outpatient Lab Tech
Northwestern Medical Group
01.2025 - Current
Inpatient Phlebotomist
Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
10.2022 - 01.2025
Outpatient Phlebotomist
Elmhurst Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Benedictine University
Phlebotomy Technician -
College of DuPage
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