Certified Phlebotomist offering over 20 years of healthcare experience in various roles. Accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality control. With a BA in Communications, demonstrates exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
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Penni Jo Anderson
Greeley,CO
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
North Colorado Medical Center
ED Behavioral Health Specialist
09.2016 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Managed and ensured safety of up to 8 patients who were danger to themselves or others via direct observation and video monitoring.
- Employed strong interpersonal communication skills to resolve and deescalate potentially dangerous and high-emotion situations.
- Effectively communicated numerous reports and updates to physicians, nurses, ancillary staff.
- Consistently kept meticulous documentation for each patient.
Sublette County Sheriff Office
Emergency 911 Dispatcher
07.2010 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls.
- Performed multi-tasking and prioritization.
- Efficiently dispatched appropriate unit(s) including law enforcement, fire and EMS, animal control, and search and rescue teams while tracking data in real-time environments.
Women's Health Center & Family Care Clinic
LPN
02.2007 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing, following infection control and safety protocols through venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Prepared, processed, and stored urine, blood, fecal, sputum, throat swabs, and semen specimens using standard techniques and equipment including centrifuge, autoclave.
- Collected and recorded patient vital signs and obtained intake information, including personal data and medical history.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, infection control procedures, quality assurance support, data entry and retrieval.
- Administered and monitored glucose tolerance tests.
- Administered injections and medications as directed by physician.
- Prepared procedural equipment and assisted physician during patient treatment, examination, and testing.
- Performed well-baby checks including vaccination administration and proper CDC documentation.
- Demonstrated excellent patient relations skills with caring, calming, and compassionate communication.
Sioux Valley Hospital (now Sanford)
ED Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
07.1995 - 05.2004
Job overview
- Served as gatekeeper for physician and nursing orders while facilitating the flow of information to appropriate staff or department.
- Maintained patient charts.
- Operated nursing unit equipment including pneumatic tube system, intercom system, fax machine, computer, printer, multi-line telephone.
- Answered LifeLine phone calls and directed to appropriate organization.
- Performed multi-tasking including STAT order requisitions and paging appropriate team (trauma, surgery, orthopedic, etc.)
Education
Phlebotomy Training SpecialistsArvada, CO
NAPT Certification from Phlebotomy
07.2020
University Overview
Colorado Christian UniversityLakewood, CO
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
05.2018
University Overview
Western Wyoming CollegeRock Springs, WY
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing
07.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Care
- Drawing Blood
- HIPAA
- Infection Control And Aseptic Procedures
- Measuring Vital Statistics
- Recording Data
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
Certification
- NAPT-National Association of Phlebotomy Technician
- BLS certification The American Red Cross
- CPR certification The American Red Cross
- Therapy Dog Team certification Pet Partners
Timeline
ED Behavioral Health Specialist
North Colorado Medical Center
09.2016 - 04.2018
Emergency 911 Dispatcher
Sublette County Sheriff Office
07.2010 - 07.2011
LPN
Women's Health Center & Family Care Clinic
02.2007 - 07.2011
ED Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)
Sioux Valley Hospital (now Sanford)
07.1995 - 05.2004
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
NAPT Certification from Phlebotomy
Colorado Christian University
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
Western Wyoming College
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing
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