SHADORA KNOX, RN
Burbank,IL
Summary
Newly licensed RN with a passion for supporting healthcare needs through empathetic patient service, engagement, and effective communication. Strong in partnering with physicians and nursing staff to ensure positive experiences and health outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Phlebotomist
Simple Laboratories
Harwood Heights, Illinois
04.2021 - Current
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures on patients of all ages in a mobile setting.
- Trained new staff on best practices in phlebotomy and patient interaction techniques.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to streamline the sample collection process and improve efficiency.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients in order to ensure satisfaction with the service provided.
- Maintained accurate records of specimens collected, including patient information, specimen type, collection date and time.
- Collaborated with laboratory staff to ensure timely processing of specimens for accurate results.
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
Chicago, IL
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Phlebotomy Technician
Advocate
Morton Grove, IL
03.2003 - 11.2017
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- 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.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 10 times per day.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system using EHR.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Triton College
River Grove, IL05.2021
High School Diploma -
Evanston Township High School
Evanston, IL06.1994
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Recording Data
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Blood Specimen Storage
- Venipuncture
- Sample and specimen collection
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
Simple Laboratories
04.2021 - Current
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
02.2018 - 03.2021
Phlebotomy Technician
Advocate
03.2003 - 11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Triton College
High School Diploma -
Evanston Township High School