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Karlie Keller

Merrimack

Summary

Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

Laboratory Technician offering background in collecting, processing and analyzing various specimens. Familiar with basic medical terminology, laboratory protocols and testing procedures. . Recognized for performing laboratory tests and procedures with attention to detail, optimum quality and expedience.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Technician

Woburn and North Andover Pediatrics
01.2022 - Current
  • Epic and meditech experience
  • Test all in-house labs that doctors order for their patients
  • Perform quality control on all processing equipment
  • Greet patients and explain lab procedure to draw labs
  • Draw all labs for Medical professionals
  • Centrifuge and prepare specimen for the lab to test
  • Prepare specimen for transportation to the lab for testing.
  • Centrifuge blood and preparing specimen for the lab testing.
  • Proficient in phlebotomy procedures, techniques and skills
  • Help train new employees
  • Order supplies for lab from Mckesson
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
  • Prepared reagents, media and solutions to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
  • Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
  • Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.

Phlebotomy Technician

Reliant Medical Group
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Greet patients and explain lab procedure to draw labs
  • Draw all labs for Medical professionals
  • Centrifuge and prepare specimen for the lab to test
  • Prepare specimen for transportation to the lab for testing.
  • Centrifuge blood and preparing specimen for the lab testing.
  • Proficient in phlebotomy procedures, techniques and skills
  • Help train new employees
  • Perform quality controls on all processing equipment
  • Assist MA with their duties when they get busy
  • Reduced patient anxiety by using effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy during blood draws.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.

Phlebotomist II

Boston IVF
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Greet patients and explain lab procedure to draw labs
  • Draw all labs for Medical professionals
  • Centrifuge and prepare specimen for the lab to test
  • Prepare specimen for transportation to the lab for testing.
  • Centrifuge blood and preparing specimen for the lab testing.
  • Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
  • Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
  • Ensured proper identification and documentation of samples, significantly reducing instances of mislabeling.

Realtor/Sales Associate

ERA Key Realty Services
06.2017 - 05.2020
  • Conduct open houses for clients to help them get market value for their property
  • Develop positive relationships with clients by addressing their individual needs
  • Scheduled walk throughs inspections, sales contracts, and negotiated deals with other agents
  • Created market analysis for each client
  • Helped clients with financing decisions
  • Prepared formal documents such as purchase agreements and/or leases
  • Generated lists of compatible homes to meet clients needs
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.
  • Collaborated with mortgage brokers, home inspectors, and other industry professionals to provide seamless transaction experiences for clients.
  • Utilized social media platforms and online marketing tools to enhance property visibility and reach a wider audience.
  • Coordinated efficient closings by diligently tracking paperwork deadlines and maintaining clear lines of communication with all parties involved in the transaction process.
  • Negotiated successful contracts with attention to detail, ensuring favorable terms for clients.

Phlebotomist Technician

WellPath
12.2018 - 01.2020
  • Schedule inmates for all intake labs.
  • Draw all infectious disease and fasting labs for Medical professionals
  • Centrifuge and prepare specimen for the lab to test
  • Proficient in phlebotomy procedures, techniques and skills
  • Vital signs
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Enhanced laboratory efficiency by processing, labeling, and storing specimens according to established protocols.
  • Streamlined the specimen tracking process with meticulous documentation of all collected samples.

MA/Phlebotomist/Lab Technician/MA

Mercy Diagnostics
11.2016 - 12.2018
  • Assist MA with needed duties when backed up
  • Supervise new employees and train
  • Greet Patients, thoroughly and effectively explain procedures then safely collect specimens.
  • Prepare specimen for transportation to the lab for testing.
  • Register patients in computer and update and/or add insurance.
  • Proficient in phlebotomy procedures, techniques and skills
  • Perform quality control on processing equipment

Mobile Phlebotomist/Phlebotomy Technician II

Quest Diagnostics
06.2013 - 10.2016
  • Greet nursing home patients, thoroughly and effectively explain procedures then safely collect specimens.
  • Accurately record required medical information and prepare specimens for transport.
  • Centrifuge blood and preparing specimen for the lab testing.
  • Register patients in computer and update and/or add insurance

MA/Phlebotomist/Lab Technician

Milford Regional Hospital
04.2012 - 05.2013
  • Helped MA with duties as they were often short and busy to complete
  • Conducted venipuncture draws on geriatrics, pediatrics, clinically-obese and critically-ill patients.

Hospice/CNA/MA

Hospice/CNA - Vista Care Hospice
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Provided end-of-life comfort and supportive care to patients and families.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

MA/CNA/Phlebotomist

Care Providers of Blackstone Valley
01.2009 - 05.2012
  • Performed blood draws using venipuncture technique.
  • Observed/examined patients to accurately detect additional medical symptoms requiring further attention.
  • Attended to comatose, paralyzed and limited-mobile patients needing exercise.

Home Health Aide

Self-Employed
01.2005 - 12.2010

Owner/Operator

Self-Employed
01.2000 - 12.2006
  • Managed day-to-day business operations for in-home daycare

Education

EMT basic -

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND RESCUE INSTITUTE
Plainville, MA
06.2012

Skills

  • Home Care
  • Patient service
  • Medical office experience
  • Hospital Experience
  • Data collection
  • Clerical experience
  • Hospice Care
  • Medical Records
  • Computer skills
  • Triage
  • Detail orientated
  • Venipuncture
  • Laboratory experience
  • Specimen collection / processing
  • Insurance Verification
  • Phlebotomy
  • EMR systems
  • Negotiation
  • Medical Terminology
  • Blood sampling
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • Pediatrics
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Medical terminology
  • Process improvement
  • Epic
  • Clerical Experience
  • Data entry
  • Microsoft Word
  • Patient Care
  • Medical records
  • Quality control
  • Communication skills
  • Anatomy Knowledge
  • Emr
  • Customer service
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Hospital experience
  • Vital signs
  • Vital Signs
  • Geriatrics
  • Supervising experience
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Positive attitude
  • Sample preparation
  • Quality control monitoring
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • File and recordkeeping
  • Team collaboration
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Specimen processing
  • Machine maintenance

Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician
  • BLS Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • CNA
  • AED Certification
  • Driver's License
  • State Tested Nursing Assistant
  • ASCP Certification
  • PBT (ASCP)

Timeline

Lab Technician

Woburn and North Andover Pediatrics
01.2022 - Current

Phlebotomy Technician

Reliant Medical Group
02.2020 - 12.2021

Phlebotomist II

Boston IVF
02.2020 - 12.2020

Phlebotomist Technician

WellPath
12.2018 - 01.2020

Realtor/Sales Associate

ERA Key Realty Services
06.2017 - 05.2020

MA/Phlebotomist/Lab Technician/MA

Mercy Diagnostics
11.2016 - 12.2018

Mobile Phlebotomist/Phlebotomy Technician II

Quest Diagnostics
06.2013 - 10.2016

MA/Phlebotomist/Lab Technician

Milford Regional Hospital
04.2012 - 05.2013

Hospice/CNA/MA

Hospice/CNA - Vista Care Hospice
01.2011 - 12.2012

MA/CNA/Phlebotomist

Care Providers of Blackstone Valley
01.2009 - 05.2012

Home Health Aide

Self-Employed
01.2005 - 12.2010

Owner/Operator

Self-Employed
01.2000 - 12.2006

EMT basic -

EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND RESCUE INSTITUTE

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