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Phlebotomist II- Clinical And Lab Support
Park Ridge,IL
Summary
Multifaceted healthcare professional with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, a Medical Assistant Certificate, and over a decade of experience across clinical and academic healthcare environments. Proven success in hospital-based care, laboratory procedures, and health education. Currently working as a Technician at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital with hands-on experience in phlebotomy, specimen processing, and microbiological setups. Strong background in instructional design, international collaboration, and laboratory safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Phlebotomist II
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Perform routine and STAT venipuncture on patients of all age groups, including newborns, children, adults, and seniors.
- Process laboratory specimens and prepare setups for microbiological analysis.
- Assist in send-out procedures and maintain sample tracking.
- Practice safe biological waste disposal and sterilization procedures.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure lab accuracy and efficiency.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Health Sciences Teacher- Technical High Schools
MEB(Ministry of National Education)
09.2011 - 02.2020
- Instructed students in nursing assistant courses focusing on patient care, surgical nursing, and geriatric care.
- Taught clinical procedures such as blood collection, injections, IV and IM techniques.
- Taught core courses in patient care, surgical techniques, geriatric and pediatric care.
- Delivered a comprehensive range of lessons, from Anatomy to Pharmacology.
- Organized and conducted hands-on skill labs in IV/IM injection, blood draw, and vital signs.
- Supervised hospital internships and integrated theoretical learning into real-world practice.
- Managed classroom operations and enforced discipline.
- Participated in Erasmus-funded student internships in European health institutions.
Registered Nurse
Sifa Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Provided care across cardiac, pediatric, obstetric, and medical-surgical units.
- Assisted multidisciplinary teams and engaged in professional training.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Ataturk University
Erzurum, Turkiye 09.2006 - 06.2010
Medical Assistant Certificate Program - Medical Assistant Program
Northwest Suburban College
Rolling Meadows, IL 12.2022 - 09.2023
Skills
- Microbiological media preparation
- Specimen preparation
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Project leadership
- Micro setup protocols
- Specimen collection
- Venipuncture
- Inventory control
- Technical documentation
- Efficient laboratory organization
- Safe handling of hazardous biological materials
- Efficient laboratory organization
Timeline
Phlebotomist II
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant Certificate Program - Medical Assistant Program
Northwest Suburban College
12.2022 - 09.2023
Health Sciences Teacher- Technical High Schools
MEB(Ministry of National Education)
09.2011 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Sifa Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Ataturk University
09.2006 - 06.2010
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