Phoebe Pochcial
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Compassionate professional skilled in managing medical emergencies and fostering positive relationships with patients and families. Expert in communicating medical terminology clearly and concisely to patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Highly organized and detail-oriented for accurately completing paperwork and documentation. Dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 7+ years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Meticulous surgical team member skilled at assisting surgeons hands-on and coordinating supplies/instruments to prepare for procedures. Maintain aseptic fields and unobstructed views to help surgeries succeed. Efficiently prioritize tasks and communicate with surgical staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Phlebotomist
Gessler Clinic
Winter Haven, FL
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed between 80-120 patients per day.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
- Set up and adjusted imaging equipment and manually maneuvered transducers to perform exams.
- Recognized significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
- Conducted electrocardiogram, echocardiogram and stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
Sales Associate/Running Tech
Fit Niche (now Fleet Feet)
Lakeland, FL
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Analyzed clients gait via treadmill and fit them with running shoe best suited for them to prevent any running injuries.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
Wrocław Medical University
Wrocław, Poland 10.2015 - 06.2022
Skills
Patient confidentiality
Specimen labeling procedures
Health education
Sample and specimen collection
Medical Records Management
HIPAA guidelines
Direct patient care
Wound care
Medical Terminology
Allscripts
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Test results interpretation
Quality control guidelines
Health history acquisition
Measuring vital statistics
Diagnostic Testing
Blood specimen storage
Completing physicals
Pre-operative vital checks
Surgical Techniques
Laceration Suturing
Preventative Healthcare
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Additional Information
2015-2019:
- Apprenticeships in Pediatric Cardiology (Wrocław, Poland), General Surgery (Winter Haven Hospital), Internal Medicine (Gessler Clinic).
2015-2022:
- Moonlighted 2x a week in the ER (SOR Borowska) throughout the entirety of medical school - solely admitted, examined, and diagnosed patients under the guidance of the attending physician. Sutured, catheterized, administered medication, conducted EKG’s, applied orthopedic casts, drew blood, re-set bones, charted, aided in patient discharge.
2019:
- Worked under the guidance of Dr. Ana Lipson at the Day Surgery Center in Winter Haven, FL. Assisted in pre-op assessments, analyzed imaging and laboratory studies, assisted the anesthesiologist and the surgeon in the OR, post-op follow up, charting and recording patient information.
2022:
- Volunteered as assistant physician for Ukrainian refugees at Wrocław Główny Train Station in the Medical Center. Took patient history, examined, treated, and discharged patients. Took patient medical records, discharged them to a safe location for them to reside, provided patients with a follow up physician, comforted and reassured patients. Translated patients complaints with the assistance of lead physician.
- Internship in Vascular Surgery department (Klinika Chirurgii Naczyniowej, Ogólnej i Transplantacyjnej - Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny we Wrocławiu) in Wrocław, Poland. Assisted in surgeries, managed patients pre- and post-op care, wound care, managed patients vitals, aided in patient discharge.
Certification:
- ALS/BLS/CPR certified in Poland - will be Red Cross BLS certified by December 29th, 2023.
Quote
“A good physician treats the disease, the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.”
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Timeline
Phlebotomist
Gessler Clinic
07.2020 - 08.2021
M.D. - Medicine
Wrocław Medical University
10.2015 - 06.2022
Sales Associate/Running Tech
Fit Niche (now Fleet Feet)
05.2012 - 06.2013