Julie Hershman
Lafayette,IN
Summary
- Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
- Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 6 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
11.2022 - Current
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Medical Assitant
Lebanon Convenient Care
10.2018 - 07.2023
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Assistant
Megan Wood Financial
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Answered incoming calls, processed requests and relayed messages to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
- Coordinated, scheduled and arranged business meetings and travel calendars.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
Kitchen Staff Member
IU Health
10.2015 - 12.2018
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Factory Worker
Wabash
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Put decals on the trailer.
- Finish the final touches on the trailer.
- Helped put rivets in the trailer.
Teller Associate
Purdue Federal Credit Union
06.2010 - 12.2012
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
- Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans and lines of credit.
- Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
Customer Service
McDonald's
04.2009 - 11.2010
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
Education
Nursing
South College
Indianapolis, IN11.2024
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
10.2018
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
06.2011
Skills
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Data Confidentiality
- Verbal and Written Communication
- File and Recordkeeping
- Microsoft Office
- Daily Client Contact
- Patient confidentiality
- Specimen handling
- Policy Adherence
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Venipuncture
- HIPAA Compliance
- Communication abilities
- Sample and specimen collection
- Patient Care
Timeline
Senior Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
11.2022 - Current
Assistant
Megan Wood Financial
06.2021 - 10.2022
Medical Assitant
Lebanon Convenient Care
10.2018 - 07.2023
Kitchen Staff Member
IU Health
10.2015 - 12.2018
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
05.2014 - 12.2015
Factory Worker
Wabash
02.2012 - 05.2014
Teller Associate
Purdue Federal Credit Union
06.2010 - 12.2012
Customer Service
McDonald's
04.2009 - 11.2010
Nursing
South College
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School