Rabeca Lemke
Waconia,MN
Summary
Phlebotomist with 36 years in patient-centered care and 24 years as a phlebotomist. Demonstrated success in difficult draw outcomes and maintaining high standards for specimen collection. Experience in leadership and cross-team collaboration to ensure accuracy and dependable results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist/Urine Drug Screen Collector
Quest Diagnostics
Edina, MN
2018.01 - Current
- Selected venipuncture method tailored to patient age, health status, and related factors to ensure optimal sample collection.
- Completed pre-employment drug screens adhering to DOT guidelines and facility requirements, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Executed point-of-care testing to provide immediate results for patient care. using i-STAT creatinine analyzer.
Phlebotomist
St. Joseph's Hospital
St. Paul, MN
2016.11 - 2017.10
- Completed all assigned duties promptly, conducting 25-40 blood draws daily to support patient care.
- Performed laboratory tests for geriatric patients, ensuring accurate diagnostics and timely results.
- Reestablished my role in the laboratory following previous tenure from 2/2011 to 2/2015.
Phlebotomist/Urine Drug Screen Collector
Mako Medical Laboratories
Raleigh, NC
2015.03 - 2016.11
- Collected blood specimens for mental health and chemically dependent patient populations.
- Centrifuged samples and prepared specimens for lab shipment, maintaining specimen integrity for accurate testing.
- Transported specimens to multiple sites efficiently, ensuring timely collection and delivery.
Education
Cable Wire System Installer - Signal Battalion
Army National Guard
Fort Gordon, Georgia2006-05
License in Massage Therapy - Health And Wellness
Minneapolis, School of Massage And Bodywork
Minneapolis, MN2000-08
High School Diploma -
Blaine High School
Blaine, MN1998-06
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Complex venipuncture
- Sample processing
- Leadership skills
- Team collaboration
- I-STAT proficiency
- Professional bedside manner
- Leadership role
Accomplishments
- Excellence award 2009
- Exceptional team player award in 2010
Timeline
Phlebotomist/Urine Drug Screen Collector
Quest Diagnostics
2018.01 - Current
Phlebotomist
St. Joseph's Hospital
2016.11 - 2017.10
Phlebotomist/Urine Drug Screen Collector
Mako Medical Laboratories
2015.03 - 2016.11
Cable Wire System Installer - Signal Battalion
Army National Guard
License in Massage Therapy - Health And Wellness
Minneapolis, School of Massage And Bodywork
High School Diploma -
Blaine High School