Margaret Merrell
Health Care
Easley,SC
Summary
I am a strong worker who’s main goal is to further my medical career. I aspire to be a caring nurse in the future while gaining medical experience in any way possible along the way.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Phlebotomist
The Blood Connection
Easley , Sc
03.2023 - Current
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Assess veins for proper vein-puncture donation
- Preformed vein-puncture along side patient to ensure their safety and their needs are met.
- Working along side apheresis technicians where I have gathered information on that as well.
Patient Transporter
Prisma Health Greenville
Greenville , Sc
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Assisted with discharge process by escorting patients with belongings to leave facility safely and comfortably.
- Assisted patients in using oxygen tanks and other medical equipment to manage smooth transition from hospital to designated location.
Traffic Control Supervisor
Area Wide Protective Inc.
Daytona Beach , FL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
- Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
- Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.
- Maintained traffic control closures for pilot car operation, lane and road closures and detoured routes to support crews working along public right-a-way.
- Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities and checked inventory and inspected equipment needed for job.
- Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to support public and crew member safety.
- Installed and maintained road markings to clearly define lanes and enhance road safety.
- Maintained traffic control plans for proper management of traffic during construction and events.
- Communicated with Formans to ensure the safety of the public and their crew. Discussed frequently through out the day to keep up with constant changing in plans and set up.
Certified Medical Technician
Savanna Court And Cottage Of Oviedo
Oviedo, FL
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
Education
Diploma -
Seminole County Virtual School
Lake Mary FL 08.2018 - 06.2020
Skills
Medical office administration
Patient confidentiality
Venipuncture
Measuring vital statistics
Recording data
Medical records review
Infection Control
Sample and specimen collection
Health education
Planning and Coordination
Timeline
Phlebotomist
The Blood Connection
03.2023 - Current
Patient Transporter
Prisma Health Greenville
05.2022 - 03.2023
Traffic Control Supervisor
Area Wide Protective Inc.
08.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Medical Technician
Savanna Court And Cottage Of Oviedo
03.2021 - 08.2021
Diploma -
Seminole County Virtual School
08.2018 - 06.2020