Pamela Donaldson
Summary
Compassionate massage therapist with 27 years experience running a successful business, known for building strong, lasting client relationships and providing personalized care. My work has honed my interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of patient comfort and care. Now, I am excited to begin my career as a phlebotomist, bringing the same level of professionalism, compassion, and dedication to this new chapter in healthcare.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Massage Therapist
Self Employed
Long Beach, CA
10.1998 - Current
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Booked appointments, greeted clients, and handled payments.
- Assessed clients needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions, and contraindications in order to develop customized massage programs to meet unique requirements.
- Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
- Performed sanitization tasks to keep massage environment clean and safe.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Chiromed Healing Center
Long Beach, CA
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared them for examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed electric muscle stimulation, massage, and mechanical traction.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Collaborated with the chiropractor to develop treatment plans.
- Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
Education
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Artesia, CA04-2025
Massage Therapy
Tsuko Japanese School of Physical Arts
Seal Beach, CA09-1998
Skills
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Blood sample processing including centrifugation and aliquoting
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Using empathy and compassion to calm anxious patients
- Blood collection and handling safety
- Manual dexterity
- Excellent observation and communication skills
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Data entry
- Sample labeling
- Patient assessment and confidentiality
- Anatomy and physiology
Timeline
Licensed Massage Therapist
Chiromed Healing Center
08.2021 - 09.2023
Licensed Massage Therapist
Self Employed
10.1998 - Current
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Massage Therapy
Tsuko Japanese School of Physical Arts