Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
UPMC Williamsport Hospital
Williamsport, PA
09.2020 - 05.2021
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies..
Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 40 times per day.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Cashier
Lowe's
Mill Hall, PA
11.2017 - 08.2020
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment.
Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems while leveraging personal expertise to find appropriate solutions.
Assisted customers with setting appointments, shipping and special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up at other locations.
Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals 100%.
Regularly exceeded daily sales and product add-on quotas.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Provided information to customers regarding charge accounts and loyalty program and helped to open and activate new accounts.
Answered constant flow of customer calls with up to 4 calls in queue per minute.
Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes.
Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat customers and improved sales.
Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Preserved revenue streams by utilizing strong communication and negotiation skills, offering refunds as last resort to maintain customer satisfaction.
Recommended cleaning supplies, toilets, lumber, blinds and and any other Home Improvement to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
Boosted sales revenue by skillfully promoting diverse Home Improvement options.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
Requested official identification for credit card purchases and verified details, consistently meeting strict legal standards.
Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute bills.
Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
Customer Service Representative
American Airlines
State College, PA
11.2015 - 06.2017
Accepting, checking and tagging customers’ baggage at kiosks
Processing and completing credit card baggage transactions at kiosks
Assisting customers with self-service kiosk check-in and kiosk baggage processing
Queuing lines in ticket counter areas
Accepting and activating customers’ self-tagged baggage
Performing clearance and verification of documents at kiosks
Possibly performing additional related duties as deemed operationally necessary by management in with the collective bargaining agreement
Work shifts that include irregular and/or extended hours, weekends and holidays
Guide and direct incoming and outgoing aircraft on the taxiway to ensure that they are entering or leaving their gate safely and on-time.
Load, unload, sort, and appropriately transfer passenger baggage, cargo/freight, and company materials. Some of these items can weigh up to 75 lbs.
Drive ground equipment such as tugs to help the plane push in/out of the gate, belt loaders to help load baggage, and bag carts to deliver baggage to the claim area or the connecting flight.
Collaborate with the internal team to ensure a safe and on-time departure.
May clean the interior of the aircraft, clean and service aircraft lavatories.
Sales Associate
The Ups Store
State College, PA
04.2015 - 11.2015
Pack artwork, household items, electronics, sculptures, etc.
Use appropriate boxes, bubble wrap, peanuts, foam, etc.
Explain Pack and Post services to potential customers and sell them packing and shipping services including freight and small parcel shipping
Maintain a clean and orderly store
Operate computer systems (point of sale, package check-in, carrier websites, billing systems, etc.)
Help with managing mailboxes (opening and closing, mail sorting, package check-in/out, billing)
Excellent oral and written communication skills (in person and on the phone)
Excellent attention to detail and independent problem-solving abilities
Excellent computer and internet skills, General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Telemarketing Sales Representative
West Incorporations
Pensacola, FL
12.2012 - 04.2015
Delivered scripted sales talks to customers reached via manual and automatic dialing systems.
Established excellent sales ability and strong interpersonal skills with confident and persuasive approach.
Skilled at client management software and computer dialing.
Performed cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline.
Made average of over 100 outbound and inbound calls per day.
Displayed excellent sales skills and understanding of such skills.
Troubleshot any issues and escalated issues to proper department.
Explained product prices and packages as well as answered questions and addressed concerns of customers.
Answered calls, took messages and transferred calls to appropriate individuals.
Trained and mentored new telemarketers on best practices, communication strategies and performance standards.
Overcame objections using friendly, persuasive strategies.
Escalated concerns or problem calls to management staff.
Provided information about available products and services including membership details and purchase advantages.
Answered questions with knowledgeable responses.
Answered inbound telephone calls from interested customers.
Set up appointments with interested customers according to schedule availability.
Opened new accounts and documented personal, demographic and payment information in system.
Generated minimum of 7 new leads each day
Fast Food Cook
Wendy's
Pensacola, FL
06.2011 - 11.2012
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
Prepared and expedited food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Distributed food to wait staff quickly during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
Practiced proper safety and sanitation standards.
Resolved challenging customer complaints to full satisfaction, promoting brand loyalty and maximizing repeat business.
Prepared ingredients for menu items.
Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
Cooked all menu items according to specified instructions.
Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
Patient Care Technician
West Florida Hospital
Pensacola, FL
08.2021 - 05.2022
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Assisted nursing staff with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies.
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
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Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for Type patient rooms.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA
High School Diploma -
Pine Forest High School
Pensacola, FL
GED -
Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA
01.2019
Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Cultural Awareness
Dependable and Responsible
Planning and Coordination
First Aid/CPR
Active Listening
Data Entry
Excellent Communication
Responding to Difficult Customers
De-escalation Techniques
Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
West Florida Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
Phlebotomist
UPMC Williamsport Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2021
Cashier
Lowe's
11.2017 - 08.2020
Customer Service Representative
American Airlines
11.2015 - 06.2017
Sales Associate
The Ups Store
04.2015 - 11.2015
Telemarketing Sales Representative
West Incorporations
12.2012 - 04.2015
Fast Food Cook
Wendy's
06.2011 - 11.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Pine Forest High School
GED -
Lock Haven University Of Pennsylvania
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