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Education
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Certification
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KAREN MEEK

5727 E Stillwater Ave. Orange, CA 92869,California

Summary

Proven expertise in phlebotomy and patient/client care, exemplified during my tenure at Saddleback Memorial Care and each of the mobile portamedic services which I provided. Renowned for accuracy, empathy, and exceptional communication, I consistently enhance client/patient experiences. My dedication to continuous learning in HIPAA and OSHA regulations underscores my commitment to excellence and safety in healthcare services.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiving

07.2016 - 05.2024
I moved to Eureka in 2016 to help care for my elderly Father. During that time, I worked for a home health care company (North Coast Ministries as a registered home care-giver Aide). There were breaks in between that time that I worked for a paramedical company, and also a United Indian lab.

Mobile Paramedic Examiner

Exam One, Quest Diagnostics
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Ensuring all specimens are collected accurately and on time.
  • Collecting specimens according to established procedures.
  • Conducting mobile exams in clients home or work place, which include taking basic vitals, medical histories, venipuncture, urine collection, and EKG's.
  • Processing blood and urine to get ready for lab testing. Scanning clients paper work and uploading into company portal, then packaging blood and urine and mailing to lab for testing through Fed-Ex

Phlebotomist

10.2016 - 03.2017
I for United Indian Health Services as a phlebotomist/lab technician at which time I took a break from the home health giver job, but in order to keep the job I had to move to Crescent City which was two to three hours from Eureka. I could not find a place to live and was forced to move back to Eureka and return to the care-giver job.

Out-Reach Phlebotomist/Lab Technician

Saddleback Memorial Care Hospital
09.2005 - 07.2015
  • Managed a one person out-patient lab working front office and back.
  • Verifying patient identification and explaining sampling procedures to patients. Obtaining blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
  • Choosing the appropriate equipment (needle) for obtaining the blood sample, selecting and preparing the site for collection, collecting the sample, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and correctly labeling the tubes.
  • Excellent in locating and accessing veins even on those that others call difficult.

Mobile Paramedical Examiner/Phlebotomist

Hooper Holmes Porta Medic Inc.
01.2002 - 09.2005
  • Going to the home or workplace of individuals and performing paramedical insurance exams for insurance companies that need to analyze the risk of insuring someone.
  • Interviewed clients, including taking their medical history.
  • Recording blood pressure, pulse, height, and weight and sometimes chest measurement on men.
  • Collecting blood and urine samples, processing blood using a centrifuge. Packaging and shipping samples to a lab via Fed-Ex.

Mobile Paramedical Examiner/Phlebotomist

Apps Paramedical
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Performing paramedical insurance exams for insurance companies that need to analyze the risk of insuring someone.
  • Interviewing clients, taking their medical history, measuring height, weight, waist and chest on men only, blood pressure, and pulse.
  • Processing blood and urine and packaging to send to lab.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rubidoux High School
Riverside, CA
06.1972

Skills

  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize assignments
  • Calming anxious clients and general customer service skills
  • Empathy and the ability to listen
  • Excellent phlebotomy skills, most called me the pain free phlebotomist
  • Continued education to keep up on HIPAA and OSHA regulations

Certification

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I

CPT-00005773

Start Date: March 26, 2024

Expiration Date: March 25, 2026

Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Location Preference

Remote

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursWork-life balance

Accomplishments

  • Improved blood collection process by preparing supplies to match patient load.
  • Built a good rapport with clients during blood draws, able to successfully calm their fears and gain their trust in this area.
  • Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards.
  • Educated new hire phlebotomy students on venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.

Timeline

Mobile Paramedic Examiner

Exam One, Quest Diagnostics
03.2021 - 02.2022

Phlebotomist

10.2016 - 03.2017

Caregiving

07.2016 - 05.2024

Out-Reach Phlebotomist/Lab Technician

Saddleback Memorial Care Hospital
09.2005 - 07.2015

Mobile Paramedical Examiner/Phlebotomist

Apps Paramedical
01.2004 - 01.2005

Mobile Paramedical Examiner/Phlebotomist

Hooper Holmes Porta Medic Inc.
01.2002 - 09.2005

High School Diploma -

Rubidoux High School

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