Savannah Chaffin
Moravia
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and multi-tasking skills focusing on results. A positive attitude that enhances team efficiency and patient rapport, reflecting a strong commitment to quality and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant II
Cayuga Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitate timely completion of processing inpatient and outpatient specimens by maintaining a well-organized workspace and efficient workflow.
- Train new laboratory personnel on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent performance across team members.
- Contact nursing staff for resolution assistance with orders or difficult blood draws.
- Adhere to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Performs pre-analytical specimen receipt, identification verification and specimen storage.
- Operates centrifuge and pneumatic tube systems, office equipment, enters information and tests orders in to the laboratory computer system.
- Performs phlebotomy on inpatient floors and supports the ED phlebotomy staff.
Psychiatric Technician
Cayuga Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members.
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Observed patients closely for signs of distress or changes in condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervising clinicians for appropriate intervention.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies based on individual patient needs, contributing to improved functioning within daily life activities.
- Led group therapy sessions daily.
Lead Clinical Coordinator
Dermatology Associates of Ithaca
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Assisted Dermatologist in sterile outpatient surgical procedures.
- Traveled to Kendal of Ithaca/ second office location with Dermatologist.
- Made biopsy calls to patients and logged results remotely.
- Collect biopsy specimens from patients under supervision of physician and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Held independent cosmetic laser/ suture removal schedule.
- Trained new staff to assist physician assistants.
- Participated in team meetings to review Dermatologist/PA's schedules between two office locations.
- Participated in additional educational trainings as needed.
Education
Chemical Dependency Counseling CASAC-T
Tompkins Community College
01-2017
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Phlebotomy
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Documentation and reporting
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant II
Cayuga Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Cayuga Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2023
Lead Clinical Coordinator
Dermatology Associates of Ithaca
07.2017 - 03.2021
Chemical Dependency Counseling CASAC-T
Tompkins Community College
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