Hi, I’m
Samantha Wolfrey
Orange,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Also, to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
University Of Virginia Health SystemCharlottesville, VA
Phlebotomist
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
University Of Virginia Health SystemCharlottesville, VA
Dialysis Technician
10.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Provided in-patient care for four dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe, and comfortable treatment environment.
- Called patients post-procedure to inquire about status, recovery and questions.
- Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
- Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Inventoried, ordered and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
Famesgate Stables LLCKeswick, VA
Horse Groom
08.2018 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
- Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Cleaned and brushed horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
- Prepared horses for riding, competitions and shows to condition animals to perform at best.
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Mucked out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
- Tacked up horses to increase control over movements.
Texas RoadhouseCharlottesville, VA
Key Holder
02.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Decreased inventory shrinkage, drive-off and daily cash discrepancies by closely monitoring daily operations.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Managed customer needs and delegated tasks to employees for optimal coverage.
- Managed store personnel by delegating tasks and supervising daily operations.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep restaurant clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy restaurant.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Education
Orange County High SchoolOrange, VA
High School Diploma
06.2010
Skills
- HIPAA
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Patient Support
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Facility Management
- Team Leader
- Computerized Tracking
- Epic Software
- Goal Minded
- Time Management
- Creative Thinking
- Stress Management
Timeline
Phlebotomist
University Of Virginia Health System
01.2022 - Current
Dialysis Technician
University Of Virginia Health System
10.2020 - 01.2022
Horse Groom
Famesgate Stables LLC
08.2018 - 10.2020
Key Holder
Texas Roadhouse
02.2017 - 08.2018
Orange County High School
High School Diploma