MADELYN BERGER
Arlington
Summary
Dedicated Phlebotomist with a focus on quality patient care and compliance with safety standards. Experienced in efficient blood collection, specimen preparation, and maintaining accurate patient records. Strong collaborator within healthcare teams, committed to enhancing patient experiences and supporting clinical operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
COC Consulting: COC Phlebotomy and Lab Services
Arlington
05.2025 - Current
- Collected blood samples from patients using proper techniques and equipment.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Prepared blood specimens for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and sample details to ensure effective tracking and analysis.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control procedures.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance coordination of patient care and streamline communication.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Delivered exceptional customer service while interacting with patients, fostering a supportive and comfortable environment.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
Phlebotomist
UWMC Montlake
Seattle
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Collected blood samples efficiently using trained techniques and skills.
- Labeling Samples
- Provided comfort and support to patients during procedures.
- Maintaining Equipment
- Basic understanding of anatomy
- Accelerated sample collection to meet morning lab deadlines across hospital.
- Prepared blood specimens for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control procedures.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy procedures and best practices.
- Communicated effectively with patients to alleviate concerns and provide instructions.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
Everett
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Server/ Prep-Cook
Bishop Place Senior Living
Pullman
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Serve and prepare food up to health code
- Understand individual food allergies, restrictions, and temporary fixes
- Communicate with residents kindly and cheerfully
- Learn how to navigate communication with residents with dementia, Alzheimer's, and those hard of hearing.
- Extreme regard for personal health to keep diseases out of the home
- In some cases, aiding a resident from point A to B.
Child Care Provider
YMCA
Monroe
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Observe and monitor children's play activities
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Sanitize toys and play equipment
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
- Maintain a safe play environment
- Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls.
Swim Instructor
Safe Splash Swim
Lynwood
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Planning instruction sessions
- Managed and maintained safety rules 4 children per session
- Demonstrating swimming techniques
- Correcting faults
- Implementing safety standards
- Maintaining life-saving equipment
- Established communication with parents
Courtesy Clerk
QFC
Mukilteo
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Keeping the store and surrounding areas clean and tidy
- Bagging and carrying customers' purchases to their vehicles
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
- Greet customers entering establishments
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
Education
Nursing major -
Washington State University
Pullman, WA06-2024
Some College (No Degree) -
Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WASome College (No Degree) -
Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, WASkills
- Emergency response
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Patient preparation
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Incident Reporting
- Progress Documentation
- Basic Housekeeping
- ADL Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Plan Adherence Documentation
Timeline
Phlebotomist
COC Consulting: COC Phlebotomy and Lab Services
05.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
UWMC Montlake
06.2024 - 05.2025
Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living Facility
05.2023 - 05.2023
Server/ Prep-Cook
Bishop Place Senior Living
08.2022 - 05.2023
Child Care Provider
YMCA
12.2020 - 07.2021
Swim Instructor
Safe Splash Swim
01.2020 - 03.2020
Courtesy Clerk
QFC
12.2018 - 04.2019
Nursing major -
Washington State University
Some College (No Degree) -
Edmonds Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Skagit Valley College