Hannah Knutson
Summary
Quality-oriented professional with 6+ years of healthcare experience and a proven knowledge of clinical services, inpatient and outpatient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Lab Assistant
Sanford Health
06.2021 - Current
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Sanitized workstations and instruments to avoid cross-contamination.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Answered phone calls from Nurses or Doctors and directed them to different departments of the laboratory.
Phlebotomy Technician
Lake Region Medical
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
HouseKeeping
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
- Returned vacant rooms to occupant-ready status by deep cleaning, changing linens, restocking inventory and removing trash.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
Direct Support Professional
SYNSTELIEN COMMUNITY SERVICES
07.2014 - 11.2019
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Administration Assistant
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN05.2024
Diploma - Medical Coding And Insurance
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN05.2024
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Fergus Falls, MN12.2019
High School Diploma -
FERGUS FALLS HIGHSCHOOL
Fergus Falls, MN05.2014
Skills
- CPT coding knowledge
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Empathic
- Patient Centered
- Typing
- File and Record Keeping
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Positive Attitude
- Attention to Detail
Certification
CPC Certification with AAPC (2024) (CPC-A)
Certification in Phlebotomy
Additional Information
- I've loved cats since I was in kindergarten, I have two lovely cats - Peeta and HoneyBee
- My Family is very important to me and truly the driving force in my life.
Timeline
Senior Lab Assistant
Sanford Health
06.2021 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Lake Region Medical
12.2019 - 04.2021
HouseKeeping
LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE
05.2019 - 12.2019
Direct Support Professional
SYNSTELIEN COMMUNITY SERVICES
07.2014 - 11.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Administration Assistant
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Diploma - Medical Coding And Insurance
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
FERGUS FALLS HIGHSCHOOL