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Peggy Dammen

Thief River Falls,MN

Summary

Focused Phlebotomist offering 34 years of experience and expertise in performing venipuncture on newborn to geriatric patients. Accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients with excellent bedside manner and proficiency in easing patients' anxiety. Committed to maintaining highest standards of safety and quality control.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mobil Phlebotomist/Bio Metric Screener

Quest Diagnostics/Examone
Secaucus, NJ
01.2013 - Current
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
  • 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
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patient
  • Worked as lead phlebotomist at bio metric events Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Packed and shipped specimens

Personal Care Assistant

Independan Plus
Crookston, MN
03.2005 - 11.2018
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Certified Phlebotomy Technician/Lab Assistant

St Johns Hospital
Sapulpa, OK
11.2000 - 03.2018
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Performed Arterial blood draws
  • experienced in ER ICU and Pediatriac blood draws
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.

Education

Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Processing And Setting Up Lab Tst

Tulsa Technology Center
Tulsa, OK
03.2001

Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy

Andon Medical College
Stockton, CA
05.1988

High School Diploma -

Oktaha High School
Oktaha, OK
04.1975

Skills

  • Patient Relations
  • Sharps Collection
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Butterfly Venipuncture
  • Data Entry
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Information Gathering
  • Biohazard Policy Compliance
  • Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
  • Problem Solving
  • Specimen Collection
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Blood Culturing
  • Sample Processing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Arterial Blood Draws
  • Physician Order Review
  • Finger Stick Method
  • Supply Restocking
  • Quality Control
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Lab Reporting
  • Customer Service
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Medical History Taking

Certification

  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician
  • Bio Metric Screener
  • Nasopharyngeal Specimen Collector

Timeline

Mobil Phlebotomist/Bio Metric Screener

Quest Diagnostics/Examone
01.2013 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

Independan Plus
03.2005 - 11.2018

Certified Phlebotomy Technician/Lab Assistant

St Johns Hospital
11.2000 - 03.2018

Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Processing And Setting Up Lab Tst

Tulsa Technology Center

Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy

Andon Medical College

High School Diploma -

Oktaha High School

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