Shafiqa Rahimi
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Eight years of management and customer service experience. Possess good time management skills, organization and communication skills. A team player who builds a positive relationship with everyone. Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort. Achieved my CNA, PCA, and HHA certification. Strong computer skills, Typing speed: 48wpm. Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word, Microsoft excel.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
APPS
Ballston Spa, NY
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Recorded patients medical history, blood sample, blood pressure, urine sample, height, weight, ekg, managed health assessment those who are applying for life, health
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Dental Assistant/ Front Desk
Dr Sean Allen
Rotterdam, NY
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted the doctor with recording patients' history and reason of visit
- Sent patients’ scripts to the pharmacy with doctors’ order
- Assisted dentists’ in managing medical and dental emergencies when needed
- Sterilized, organized, and prepared instruments before patients’ arrival
- Performed x-ray's of patients such as: PA, IOTV, BITE
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Transporter
Ellis Medicine
Schenectady, NY
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Transported patients in and out of hospital
- Assisted in preparation for transport
- Transported patients from one various area of the hospital to another
- Transported objects, lab specimen, medical supplies, medical equipment
- Communicated with patients, patients families, nurses, physicians, nurse staff
Paramedical Examiner
EMSI
new Jersey
03.2014 - 02.2015
- Recorded patients’ medical history, blood pressure, pulse, height and weight, urine sample, blood sample
- Conducted screenings for health assessments on those patients who are applying for life, health or disability insurance
- Prepared specimens for laboratory testing such as cultures, cytology, biopsies.
Education
High school diploma -
Schenectady Community College
Schenectady, NY01.2015
Cosmetology -
EOC cosmetology school
Troy, NY02.2006
Skills
- Dental Assisting
- Medical Imaging
- Phlebotomy
- Infection Control Training
- Cosmetology
- Medical records handling
- Venipuncture
- Blood collection
- Recording data
- Medical office administration
- Sample labeling
- Sanitation and sterilization
Certification
Phlebotomy, 02/01/14
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Timeline
Phlebotomist
APPS
01.2022 - 11.2023
Dental Assistant/ Front Desk
Dr Sean Allen
01.2019 - 02.2020
Transporter
Ellis Medicine
03.2017 - 12.2018
Paramedical Examiner
EMSI
03.2014 - 02.2015
High school diploma -
Schenectady Community College
Cosmetology -
EOC cosmetology school