NATALIE A WASSO
Cicero,IL
Summary
Dedicated Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Phlebotomist
NICL Laboratories
Northbrook, IL
04.2012 - Current
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- 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.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Itasca, IL
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using EPIC and EMR to validate patient insurance information.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
Education
PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATE - Phlebotomy
STAR'S ACADEMY oF PHLEBOTOMY
Hickory Hills, IL04.2011
High School Diploma -
RIVERSIDE BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Brookfield, IL12.2004
Skills
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Blood Alcohol Testing
- Glucose Screening
- Patient Relations
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Paperwork Processing
- Phlebotomy Functions
- Patient Identification
- Heel Sticks
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Epic Software
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomist
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE
01.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
08.2015 - 12.2017
Phlebotomist
NICL Laboratories
04.2012 - Current
PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATE - Phlebotomy
STAR'S ACADEMY oF PHLEBOTOMY
High School Diploma -
RIVERSIDE BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
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