Melina King
North Platte,NE
Summary
Trained phlebotomist with demonstrated understanding of medical vocabulary, disease control protocols, quality support, and data entry. Maintain excellent patient relations and supportive and pleasant bedside manner. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Assistant/Lab Assistant
Great Plains Health Pavilion
North Platte , NE
2023.01 - Current
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Verified appointment times with patients and prepared charts.
PSR Float II Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
MURRAY , UT
2021.01 - 2021.09
- Extracted blood specimens in accordance with lab guidelines and procedures with minimal bruising to patients
- Filed and updated patients' records and lab test orders in department's database
- Obtained units of blood from patients of all ages and needle tolerances using venipuncture, finger stick and heel stick
- Carefully labeled and packaged samples for transportation to the laboratory, minimizing errors and protecting specimen vials from damage.
Lead Lab Assistant
Great Plains Health Medical Center
North platte , NE
2017.10 - 2020.01
- Verified sample and specimen labeling and processing against standards with regular quality checks
- Worked various shifts to help my teammates out
- Obtained blood and urine samples in a lab office setting
- Worked on projects and helped with scheduling to ensure everyone had their hours worked
- Worked on new techniques to ensure proper use of blood handling
- Trained drawing blood with new hiring phlebotomist.
Phlebotomist
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center
Omaha , NE
2016.10 - 2017.06
- Collected blood for medical examinations through venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Obtained units of blood from patients of all ages and needle tolerances using venipuncture, finger stick and heel sticks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IAHigh School Diploma -
Logan Magnolia High School
Logan, IASkills
- Collect samples
- Maintain confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Customer service
- Phlebotomy
- Compassionate
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Patient Charting
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Lab Assistant
Great Plains Health Pavilion
2023.01 - Current
PSR Float II Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
2021.01 - 2021.09
Lead Lab Assistant
Great Plains Health Medical Center
2017.10 - 2020.01
Phlebotomist
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center
2016.10 - 2017.06
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Iowa Western Community College
High School Diploma -
Logan Magnolia High School
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