Open To Work
Isabelle Westerlund
Common Spirit- St. Rose Hospital
Henderson,NV
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Lab Assistant/ PhlebotomistLead PhlebotomistLead Phlebotomist/ Senior Warehouse CoordinatorPhlebotomist II/Warehouse Coordinator
Work Type
Full TimePart Time
Location Preference
On-SiteRemote
Location:
Henderson, NVLas Vegas, NV
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k match
Experienced candidate with proven history of success in hospitals, clinics, and blood banks. Skilled in communication, excellent patient care, and accurately collecting blood and processing specimens. Adept at working in a fast-paced environment and multitasking to ensure superior customer satisfaction.
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist
2 Years 4 Months
Common Spirit- St. Rose Hospital - Henderson, NV | 04.2024 - Current
- Successfully drew blood from patients of all ages and skill levels in timely manner.
- Performed venipuncture procedures with accuracy and precision.
- Maintained excellent communication skills to provide comfort for patients during collection process.
- Processed patient samples according to established laboratory protocol guidelines.
- Trained medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and laboratory processes.
- Assisted nurses in preparing specimens for laboratory testing.
Lead Phlebotomist
6 Years 8 Months
Valley Health Systems - Henderson, NV | 03.2019 - 11.2025
- Served as Shift Lead, in charge of organizing daily work for team based on collection priority.
- Data entry and processing specimens, including labeling, centrifuging, and splitting specimens as required by test order.
- Assist in training and onboarding new phlebotomists and specimen processors.
- Provide guidance to other personnel, including nurses, regarding specimen collection methods, and hard sticks.
- Collecting blood samples from patients in timely manner through venipuncture, labeling, and dispatching specimens for analysis and testing.
- Validate blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Lead Phlebotomist/ Senior Warehouse Coordinator
3 Years 10 Months
United Blood Services - Las Vegas, NV | 05.2015 - 03.2019
- Promoted to Lead Phlebotomist/Senior Warehouse Coordinator.
- Trained new phlebotomists on proper techniques and safety standards of department, as well as overseeing daily administration and receiving/distribution operations of UBS main warehouse.
- Assisted with hard sticks, specimen processing, and pre-analytical testing functions.
- Managed fleet and equipment maintenance.
- Review, pull, and prepare shipments for delivery to satellite centers.
- Utilized forklift and pallet jacks to move materials safely.
Phlebotomist II/Warehouse Coordinator
4 Years 7 Months
United Blood Services - Las Vegas, NV | 10.2010 - 05.2015
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Performed red cell, plasma, double red cell, and whole blood phlebotomy of blood donors.
- Processed blood and plasma specimens, and prepared them for distribution to hospitals.
- Stocked and prepared phlebotomy carts with appropriate supplies, and daily schedules for blood drives.
- Ensured supplies were distributed using First Expired, First Out method.
- Maintained records and schedules of preventative maintenance for equipment and fleet.
Education
Business Administration
Las Vegas College - Las Vegas, NV
06-2002
Skills
Over 15 years experience as phlebotomist
Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
Knowledgeable in Chemistry
Hematology & Blood Banking
Staff phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Training
Sample and specimen processing
Infection Control
Patient confidentiality
Certification
- Laboratory Assistant, NV Division of Public and Behavioral Health, 02/2027, #27740-AL-2
- BLS (CPR and AED), American Heart Association- Vitali Partners, LLC, 09/2026
Timeline
Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist
Common Spirit- St. Rose Hospital
04.2024 - CurrentRead more
Lead Phlebotomist
Valley Health Systems
03.2019 - 11.2025Read more
Lead Phlebotomist/ Senior Warehouse Coordinator
United Blood Services
05.2015 - 03.2019Read more
Phlebotomist II/Warehouse Coordinator
United Blood Services
10.2010 - 05.2015Read more
Las Vegas College - , Business Administration
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