Kristine A. Minniear
Edgewood,Iowa
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared start a career in Research and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Examiner
EXAMONE
Des Moines, IA
07.2025 - Current
- Accessing work site, printing documentation, completing the paperwork necessary for every client, scheduling appointments with a variety of clients - clinical trials, speciality draws, insurance exams, check in and out of site, prepare paperwork for each client, call the day before and check in about appointments, Identify my patient by Driver's license or other form of ID appropriate to state and federal regulations, used informed consent with HIV and HIPAA, and providing excellent service
- Care and safety is the utmost concern with any patient or client, all paper work is sent to laboratory or management anything left shredded, staying current on GCPs, SOPs, and appropriate regulations with being a CPT, have done many ECGs, vitals, glucose, and cardiochecks, always cleaning everything after time every use, and keeping all records or information private
- Traveling many different places throughout the week would visit over 20 clients a week at their home, office, workshop, and farm, keep a professional appearance at all times, being mindful like removing shoes at a doorway, reading directions on collection of blood, urine, and saliva, packing the items and delivery to appropriate facilities, and above all a smile, friendly chat, and always a thank you with their name
- Streamlined examination processes, improving turnaround times for application reviews, Analyzed applicant data and identified discrepancies, enhancing accuracy of underwriting decisions
Lead Healthscreener and Screener
EHEALTHSCREENINGS
San Antonio, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Receive over 20 emails every couple of days about events and I could choose my schedule. Drive safely to the destination, arrive early to events, and set up my station
- Care for clients such as checking identification, then taking a Blood Pressure, pulse, height, weight, and then perform a capillary stick or venous draw, continued on to paperwork process, and filed information appropriately
- Cleaned equipment and area before leaving, provide great customer service with a smile, always using their name, spoke to client about general situations like weather, etc. and friendly demeanor
- Conducted health screenings to assess patient wellness, implemented workflow improvements that enhanced screening efficiency and patient experience.
Instructor of Phlebotomy
Iowa Valley Community College
Marshalltown, IA
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Expressed to class that it is very important to identify the patient and look through paperwork before even starting the process, taught the class about history of Phlebotomy, hazardous components, washing hands, how to take BP, Pulse rate, EKG, Temperature, then moved into glucose testing capillary, venous blood draw, and other capillary draws
- Discussed how to handle needles and other sharps, what to do if you have a patient pass out, how to handle urine and other specimens, when specimens require special handling, only do 2 pokes per patient, and watch patient for non-verbal cues
- Instructed students in professionalism, correct techniques, used discussion and hand on methods, discussed the areas of clinic, hospital and research facilities high archy, had study sessions before NHA exam, then administered the National Health Association exam to the students
- Developed and implemented comprehensive phlebotomy curriculum aligning with industry standards, enhanced student engagement by integrating technology into instructional methods and materials
- Devised plans to support personal growth and improvement for sustained success both within and after program, designed innovative teaching resources such as simulation models, video tutorials, and quizzes to enhance the overall learning experience for students.
- Coached students on individual level with patience and positive reinforcement, established a positive learning environment that fostered collaboration, critical thinking, and effective communication among diverse groups of students.
Phlebotomy Technician Level II
The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics (UIHC)
Coralville, IA
06.2019 - 05.2022
- Using appropriate technique to obtain good blood samples, give patients instructions on other samples they had to do on their own like 24hr urine, or stool samples, learned most tests by heart that require certain tubes, pay attention to small details like if it requires fasting or no caffeine, and filled out paperwork on speciality draws
- Trained students ranging from general phlebotomy, EMTs, Paramedics, and Nurses in the art of Phlebotomy, how to feel for veins not just see, pay attention to the patients requests and care, along with other ways to help get a good draw, when adverse reactions occurred provided care and safety to patient, documented the situation, and with reported it to the supervisor
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and specimen collection schedules, always referred to patients as they would like, reduced patient anxiety by using effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy during blood draws.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring a comfortable experience for all individuals encountered during blood draws.
Education
Bachelors in Human Health And Physiology -
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2019
Associate Science Degree in Liberal Arts -
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2014
Skills
- CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) August 2015 - present
CPR/First Aid Aug 2014 - present
Spanish Intro into Medical interpretation August 2014 - May 2015
Student experience with EKG readings and interpretation December 2015 - May 2017
Timeline
Examiner
EXAMONE
07.2025 - Current
Lead Healthscreener and Screener
EHEALTHSCREENINGS
11.2022 - Current
Instructor of Phlebotomy
Iowa Valley Community College
06.2022 - 09.2022
Phlebotomy Technician Level II
The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics (UIHC)
06.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelors in Human Health And Physiology -
University of Iowa
Associate Science Degree in Liberal Arts -
Kirkwood Community College