Sarah Harkins
Denver,CO
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated individual seeking an entry-level phlebotomy position in a clinical laboratory setting. Eager to contribute my strong attention to detail, adaptability, compassionate patient care, and excellent communication skills to ensure accurate and efficient specimen collection.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Extern
St. Anthony's Hospital North Campus
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Conducted venipuncture procedures using blood collection methods including, butterfly needles, straight needles, syringe, blood cultures
- Ensured quality collection by selecting appropriate containers, volume, prioritization, properly labeling, and confirming identifiers
- Competently completed laboratory tests including UA, aliquot, centrifuge, nose swabs, rapid hemoglobin, CBC, point-of-care glucose, etc
- Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory equipment, terminology, venipuncture technique, and how to maintain a safe environment of care
- Collaborated with laboratory staff to ensure efficient specimen reporting, processing, delivery, and transport
- Followed all infection control, quality control, safety procedures, HIPAA regulations, and laboratory policies
Teaching Learning Center Office Assistant
Community College of Denver
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Developed rapport with faculty and students, providing excellent customer service and effective interpersonal communication
- Utilized Power BI to create a new and more efficient process for tracking professional development hours and classification
- Planned and executed creating a multimedia room to be utilized for online education and technologically advancing courses
- Maintained college records for course offerings, professor qualifications/certifications, professional development
- Developed and executed online trainings and workshops for students and professors, both online and in-person
Voter Registration Quality Control Manager
New Era Colorado
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Ensured timely and accurate entry of all program metrics, logistics, analytics, and other data management needs across four offices and processing over 50k voter registration forms
- Maintained airtight and organized workflow to meet strict deadlines for form and data processing while managing a team of four, while collaborating with nationwide organizations in weekly meetings
- Utilized logical problem solving to recognize and diagnose issues within the form tracking system and data collection
- Developed and implemented hiring, training, and management practices for my employees, data entry team, and phone bank team; hiring and training over 30 short-term employees
Nanny
Privately Employed (5 Families)
05.2014 - 02.2018
Data Management & Field Organizer
New Era Colorado
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Oversaw and managed employees/volunteers during community events, festivals, street teams, etc
- Significantly contributed to the collection and processing of over 40k voter registration forms
- Executed large-scale voter registration and voter turnout programs while managing a team of 10.
Child Care Counselor
KidsPeace National Hospital
09.2010 - 09.2013
- Evaluated clients and maintained treatment, progress, and records documentation, strictly adhering to state and hospital policies
- Facilitated therapeutic and educational programs for individuals and groups
- Regularly utilized deescalation techniques with hospital patients in crisis and readily adapted as needed
Education
Phlebotomy Certification -
Community College of Denver
Denver, Colorado03.2024
Certificate of Nutrition -
Community College of Denver
Denver, Colorado05.2023
Associate of Arts Psychology -
Lehigh Valley Community College
Allentown, Pennsylvania05.2014
Skills
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Office/Google Suite
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Detail-Oriented
- Medical Records
- Medical Terminology
- Venipuncture
- BLS/CPR Certified
- HIPPA Compliance
- Adaptable to change
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2024
Timeline
Phlebotomy Extern
St. Anthony's Hospital North Campus
01.2024 - 02.2024
Teaching Learning Center Office Assistant
Community College of Denver
09.2021 - 01.2024
Voter Registration Quality Control Manager
New Era Colorado
02.2018 - 02.2020
Data Management & Field Organizer
New Era Colorado
02.2016 - 12.2016
Nanny
Privately Employed (5 Families)
05.2014 - 02.2018
Child Care Counselor
KidsPeace National Hospital
09.2010 - 09.2013
Phlebotomy Certification -
Community College of Denver
Certificate of Nutrition -
Community College of Denver
Associate of Arts Psychology -
Lehigh Valley Community College
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