Karen Harrison
Trenton,New Jersey
Summary
To obtain a position in the medical field that will enable me to use my strong interpersonal skills and years of healthcare experience to improve patient satisfaction.
Personable and detail-conscious with strong foundation in scientific principles and laboratory techniques. Well-versed in maintaining laboratory equipment and conducting precise experiments. Committed to contributing to accurate and efficient laboratory operations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
Capital Health
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Provided support for various lab sections through accurate performance of accurately obtaining blood samples via venipuncture and capillary collection with regard to collection policies and procedures and concern for the patient's emotional/comfort status. Perform clerical duties, computer systems, and tasks. Supply maintenance and other duties as required. Perform phlebotomy for hospital inpatients and outpatients, and off site facilities. Following established infection control practices.
Registered Medical Assistant
In-focus Urgent Care
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Prepare exam rooms for patient encounters. Direct patients to examination rooms; assist in preparing patients for examination; helping patients in undressing, dressing and getting on and off the examination table. Notify the provider of patients arrival and readiness for there examination. Assist providers with patient examinations and minor procedures.
- Records medical history, current medications, treatments and problem list accurately. Obtains and records patient vital signs, temperature, pulse and blood pressure and the reason for visit.
- Assists with equipment cleaning, disinfection and sterilization
- Assist patients with completing essential paperwork and questionnaires
- Ensures exam rooms are cleaned after each patient and appropriately stocked with necessary supplies. Practice proper infection control techniques.
- Cross trained to perform front desk reception duties as needed, including but not limited to patient registration, answering phones and scheduling appointments.
- Perform other duties as assigned. May be asked to work at other In-focus Urgent Care centers as needed.
Healthcare Assistant
Planned Parenthood
07.2017 - 2018
- Interviews patients to assist with medical and social history.
- Provides clerical assistance to physician by such activities as completing all necessary lab forms (Pap, GC, etc.) and reviewing chart forms.
- With documented training, performs basic laboratory procedures including venipunctures, handling urine and blood specimens, for urinalysis, HIV and Rh testing and EKG’s.
- Conducts patient exit interviews as assigned.
- Actively participated in lab safety inspections, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
Phlebotomist
Ocala Regional Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Performed blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups.
- Responsible for administrative task such as maintaining logs/records, used computerized databases.
- Conducted over 50+ sticks a day.
Certified Medical Assistant
All Medical Staffing
01.2014 - 2015
- Responsible for following policies, procedures, and professional guidelines and providing clinical and non-clerical support. Assisted with medical procedures, cleaning of equipment, filing, and retrieval of information.
- Prepare, restock, and sterilize examination rooms, procedure rooms, lab area and all other patient care areas per “policies and procedures.
- Records patients' medical history, health maintenance, and chief complaint.
Registered Medical Assistant,
Coleman Correctional Facility
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Secured health and developmental history from patient and record findings
- Maintained current clinical records included but not limited to knowledge of chronic health problems such as hypertension and diabetes
- Administered single doses of medications to inmates per clinical orders.
- Scheduled and performed Phlebotomy procedures “per” physicians orders.
Medical Assistant, Mountainside Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Assisted with medical emergencies and with medical procedures in addition to physical examinations.
- Recorded data collected from patient including vital signs, condition of wounds, intake and output-
- Assisted in collection of laboratory specimens venipuncture, EKG’s etc…
- Performed basic nursing procedures such as dressing changes, urinary catheterizations and enemas
Medical Assistant, United Staffing Systems Temp. Agency
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
- Helped implement practice’s quality assurance and control program. Efforts ensured compliance with HIPPA and OSHA regulations; improved patient care/satisfaction and education.
Critical Care Technician Robert Wood Johnson (UMDNJ)
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Responsible for checking code chart, intubation tray and open-heart cart.
- Stat EKG’s, vitals, Glucose monitoring, suctioning, priming I.V.’s
- Phlebotomy, tube feeding initiate IV fluids with proper state certification and demonstrated competence. May perform PPD testing by Manteaux method. Read tests according to policy- Assist with medical emergencies- Assist with medical procedures and physical examinations.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
Ultrasound Diagnostic School (Sanford Brown University)
Union, NJ01.1997
Medical Assistant Internship - undefined
New Jersey Medical Services Inc.
Newark, NJ01.1998
Skills
- 15 years experience in healthcare
- Advanced clinical skill, such as vital signs, phlebotomy, electrocardiogram, injections
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sterilization techniques
- Laboratory record keeping
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
Capital Health
09.2020 - 01.2023
Registered Medical Assistant
In-focus Urgent Care
11.2019 - 09.2020
Healthcare Assistant
Planned Parenthood
07.2017 - 2018
Phlebotomist
Ocala Regional Hospital
08.2015 - 03.2017
Certified Medical Assistant
All Medical Staffing
01.2014 - 2015
Registered Medical Assistant,
Coleman Correctional Facility
01.2010 - 01.2014
Medical Assistant, Mountainside Hospital
01.2001 - 01.2009
Medical Assistant, United Staffing Systems Temp. Agency
01.1999 - 01.2000
Critical Care Technician Robert Wood Johnson (UMDNJ)
01.1998 - 01.1999
Medical Assistant Internship - undefined
New Jersey Medical Services Inc.
Certified Medical Assistant -
Ultrasound Diagnostic School (Sanford Brown University)
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