Janet Randall
Roland
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in blood collection and infection control. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring patient comfort and high-quality care delivery. Committed healthcare technician proficient in blood collection techniques and infection control measures. Strong track record of enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction through effective collaboration and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Accura
Ames
04.2026 - Current
- Collected blood samples using sterile techniques to ensure patient safety and sample integrity.
- Collected blood samples in a safe and sanitary manner according to established procedures.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment for efficient blood draws and secure sample transport.
- Adhered to safety protocols and infection control measures consistently.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to facilitate proper sample handling.
- Informed patients about procedures, alleviating anxiety and fostering cooperation.
- Ensured compliance by maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
- Labeled specimen containers with patient information accurately and legibly.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
Certified Medical Assistant
Accura
Ames
09.2023 - Current
- Administered medications per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to treatment plans.
- Assessed, documented, and monitored vital signs for patients.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance patient care quality and support effective treatment outcomes.
- Secured patient information and maintained trust by accurately completing and safeguarding medical records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Hills
Ames
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; and recording intake and output information.
- Delivered personal hygiene care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Assisted with daily living activities by serving meals and feeding patients, and by ambulating, turning, and positioning patients.
- Administered adjunct care, including nonsterile dressings and surgical preparations, to support patients' health and comfort.
- Provided patient comfort by transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in forms, reports, logs, and records to support effective communication and continuity of care.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational healthcare standards, policies, and procedures to maintain patient safety and quality of care.
- Managed diverse patient requests, enhancing reputation of nursing department and hospital through responsive care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Zearing Health Care Center
Zearing
09.2015 - 04.2019
Owner/Caregiver
Janet Randall Daycare
Roland
08.2012 - 09.2015
- Collaborated with school, therapists, and doctors to enhance special needs child's overall functionality and support individualized care plans.
- Facilitated activities for special needs child, promoting physical, cognitive, and social development through tailored engagement.
- Facilitated group games and sports to promote teamwork and physical fitness.
- Observe and monitor play activities and engage children in reading, simple arts and crafts, and songs.
- Educated children on the importance of health and personal habits to promote well-being.
- Assist in preparing food for children; serve meals and refreshments; regulate rest periods.
- Maintained detailed records on individual children, documenting daily observations, activities, meals, and medications to ensure comprehensive care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northcrest
Ames
01.2008 - 08.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethany Manor
Story City
11.2006 - 12.2007
Convenience Store Clerk
Casey's
Roland
07.2006 - 11.2006
Assistant Store Manager
Hollywood Video
Pasadena
04.2006 - 07.2006
- Managed store opening and closing procedures, ensuring smooth transitions and employee readiness.
- Performed front-end cashier duties, including operation of cash register and gas management systems.
- Counted money in employee tills, made bank deposits, and stocked tills with change to ensure accurate cash management.
- Received and organized stock freight deliveries, enhancing inventory flow and optimizing store layout for better product accessibility.
- Documented inventory and ran store reports to maintain accurate stock levels and facilitate informed decision-making.
- Ensured safe, clean store environment, contributing to positive shopping experience for customers.
Secretary/Office Manager
Dr. Cynthia Moran
Houston
02.2006 - 04.2006
- Coordinated office tasks, including filing, answering phones, and ordering supplies, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Scheduled and coordinated appointments for Dr. Cynthia Moran, optimizing time management and patient flow.
- Assisted in preparing documents and reports for medical consultations.
- Prepared documents and reports for medical consultations, contributing to effective communication and patient care.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician Training - Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Health Tech Associates
West Des Moines, IACertified Medical assistant - Certified Medical Assistant
Health Tech Associates
West Des Moines, IANursing studies -
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TexasSkills
- Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Past experience in creating a safe and effective environment
- Able to make decisions and exercise good judgement
- Co-operative nature and works well as part of a team
- Experienced at instructing and informing others
- Interacts easily with others and has a pleasant manner
- Responsible, mature and trustworthy
- Blood collection techniques
- Infection control measures
- Medication administration
- Proper labeling
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Specimen handling
- Venipuncture expertise
- Capillary puncture
- Biohazard disposal
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Anatomy
- Order of draw
- Sample and specimen collection
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Venipuncture
- Diagnostic testing
- Blood culture collection
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- HIPAA compliance
- Sample labeling
- Blood collection
- Patient support
- Medical records management
- Medical terminology
- Skin puncture
- Medical records handling
- Specimen collection and storage
- Personal protective equipment usage
- Syringe method
- Butterfly needle technique
- Anatomy and physiology
- Health and safety
- Multi-sample collection
- Specimen preparation
- Patient preparation
- Documentation management
Office Experience
Secretary/Office Manager, Dr. Cynthia Moran, Houston, TX, 02/06 - 04/06, Performed general office duties, such as filing, answering phone, filing with insurance companies, and ordering office supplies.
Nursing Experience
- Phlebotomy Technician, Accura, Ames, IA, 04/26
- Certified Medical Assistant, Accura, Ames, IA, 09/23 - Current
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Accura, Ames, IA, 10/19 - 09/23
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Green Hills, Ames, IA, 05/19 - 10/19
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Zearing Health Care Center, Zearing, IA, 09/15 - 04/19
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Northcrest, Ames, IA, 01/08 - 08/12
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Bethany Manor, Story City, IA, 11/06 - 12/07
Childcare Experience
Owner/Caregiver (state-licensed home daycare), Janet Randall Daycare, Roland, IA, 08/12 - 09/15, Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered., Observe and monitor play activities and engage children in reading, simple arts and crafts, and songs., Organize and participate in recreational activities, such as games., Instruct children in health and personal habits., Assist in preparing food for children; serve meals and refreshments; regulate rest periods., Engaged special needs child in activities to encourage physical, cognitive and social development., Worked extensively with school, therapist, and doctors to improve overall functionality.
Retail Experience
- Convenience Store Clerk, Casey's, Roland, IA, 07/06 - 11/06
- Assistant Store Manager, Hollywood Video, Pasadena, TX, 04/06 - 07/06, Responsible for opening and closing the store, and for managing employees., Performed front-end cashier duties, including operation of cash register and gas management systems., Responsible for counting money in employee tills, making bank deposits, and ensuring tills were adequately stocked with change., Performed check-in and stock freight duties., Documented inventory and ran store reports., Maintained safe and clean store environment.
Nursing Responsibilities
- Provided patients' personal hygiene while maintaining their comfort and dignity.
- Assisted with daily living activities by serving meals and feeding patients, and by ambulating, turning, and positioning patients.
- Augmented patients’ health and comfort by providing adjunct care, such as nonsterile dressings and surgical preparations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; and recording intake and output information.
- Provided patient comfort by transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
- Documented actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
- Maintained work operations by following policies and procedures.
- Protected the organization's values by keeping patient information confidential.
- Served and protected the hospital community by adhering to federal, state, local, and organizational healthcare standards, policies and procedures.
- Updated skills by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; and maintaining licensure.
- Enhanced nursing department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Accura
04.2026 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Accura
09.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Green Hills
05.2019 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Zearing Health Care Center
09.2015 - 04.2019
Owner/Caregiver
Janet Randall Daycare
08.2012 - 09.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northcrest
01.2008 - 08.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bethany Manor
11.2006 - 12.2007
Convenience Store Clerk
Casey's
07.2006 - 11.2006
Assistant Store Manager
Hollywood Video
04.2006 - 07.2006
Secretary/Office Manager
Dr. Cynthia Moran
02.2006 - 04.2006
Phlebotomy Technician Training - Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Health Tech Associates
Certified Medical assistant - Certified Medical Assistant
Health Tech Associates
Nursing studies -
San Jacinto Community College