Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
REFERENCES
Timeline
Receptionist

Susan Stewart

Shady Spring,WV

Summary

Experience Phlebotomist Expert in all forms of venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collections. Also has worked in Specimen Processing and as a lab Courier. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing. Team-oriented and adept in training clinical staff on proper venipuncture techniques.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist Technician

LabCorp
Sophia, WV
05.2021 - Current
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
  • Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
  • Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
  • Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
  • Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.

Phlebotomist

Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley, WV
03.2021 - 05.2021

Inpatient phlebotomist.

  • Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
  • Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
  • Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
  • Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.

Phlebotomist

Augusta Health
Fishersville, VA
03.2017 - 02.2021
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
  • Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
  • Unloaded, unpacked and routed incoming specimens by type to different staging areas for further processing.
  • Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.
  • Administered continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring.
  • Built trust and minimized patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures through walking them threw the procedures and reassuring them.
  • Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to registration.
  • Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
  • Courier Route picked up specimens and returned them to the hospital for testing.

Cleaning Professional

REXRODE TILE AND MASONARY
Monterey, VA
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Mopped and vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance at all times.
  • Operated carpet extractors while adhering to all corporate safety measures.
  • Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
  • Responded to emergency cleaning requests to meet client expectations.
  • Performed and documented routine inspection and maintenance activities to meet client expectations.

Retail Sales Associate

Kohls Corp.
Beckley, WV
11.2014 - 10.2015
  • Assisted customers by checking computer system to find merchandise at other locations, arranging for shipments and delivery.
  • Supported managers with organizing store and showcasing new items in eye-catching displays.
  • Increased customer service feedback scores by delivering outstanding service to customers daily.
  • Maintained assigned area to store standards by setting up and monitoring accurate ad signage and correct merchandise placement.
  • Increased store sales by cross-selling complementary items.
  • Assisted in ringing up sales at registers and bagging merchandise.
  • Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise in need of replenishment.
  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
  • Stocked, replenished and organized inventory, completing tasks.
  • Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
  • Offered coupons and special deals to increase quantity of customer spending.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Calculated pricing, scanned tags, applied discounts, collected payment and offered receipts to process transactions.

Point of Sale Associate

Kohls Corp.
Beckley, WV
09.2011 - 02.2012
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit, and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
  • Trained new employees in cashiering procedures, offering assistance in resolving issues.
  • Distributed new merchandise efficiently to different departments.
  • Helped customer locate and select appropriate merchandise throughout store.
  • Stayed up to date on current item discounts to support promotions.

Billing

Register-Herald Newspaper
Beckley, WV
08.2007 - 02.2008
  • Processed invoice payments and recorded information in account database.
  • Handled past due accounts, including collections and status reports.
  • Managed all payments processing, invoicing and collections tasks.
  • Executed account updates and noted account information in company data systems.
  • Loaded billing data into systems through data import, scanning or manual keying, to verify complete and accurate client invoices from vendors.
  • Assisted customers with invoice questions, special invoicing, reporting, corrections and write-offs and resolved customer issues discovered during invoicing and collection process.
  • Processed and sent monthly invoices to customers on standard billing cycle, including adjustments, credit memos and corrections.
  • Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.

Library Clerk

Raleigh County Board of Education
Beckley, WV
01.2007 - 06.2007
  • Supervised inventories for books, audio-visual materials and computer software, accurately processing all receipts.
  • Oversaw check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Answered patrons' questions and assisted in finding materials requested.
  • Returned books to circulation by placing on proper shelves.
  • Verified accurate recording of all lending transactions in library logs.
  • Collected fines from customers for overdue books and resources.
  • Cataloged new library resources and materials.

Owner

A-1 Steam Cleaning
Coal City, WV
03.1997 - 01.2002
  • Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Directed hiring and training of new department managers to drive organizational improvements.
  • Secured long-term accounts, managing sales presentations to promote product and brand benefits.

Education

Phlebotomy Technician II - Phlebotomy

Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA
11.2016

Administrative Medical Assistant-Exploratory - Exploring Administrative Medical Assistant

Blue Ridge Community College
HevenerWeyers Cave, VA
08.2016

High School Diploma -

Marsh Fork High School
Montcoal
06.1994

Skills

  • Drawing blood
  • Stress management
  • Specimen Processing
  • Lab courier
  • Proper storage procedures
  • Trained nursing students and phlebotomy students
  • Order supplies
  • Perform EKG
  • Urine specimen collection
  • Flu swab and E swab collection
  • Communication
  • Teambuilding
  • Coordination
  • Friendly, positive attitude

REFERENCES

SELENA BURGESS 304-683-4901

Timeline

Phlebotomist Technician

LabCorp
05.2021 - Current

Phlebotomist

Raleigh General Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2021

Phlebotomist

Augusta Health
03.2017 - 02.2021

Cleaning Professional

REXRODE TILE AND MASONARY
02.2016 - 02.2017

Retail Sales Associate

Kohls Corp.
11.2014 - 10.2015

Point of Sale Associate

Kohls Corp.
09.2011 - 02.2012

Billing

Register-Herald Newspaper
08.2007 - 02.2008

Library Clerk

Raleigh County Board of Education
01.2007 - 06.2007

Owner

A-1 Steam Cleaning
03.1997 - 01.2002

Phlebotomy Technician II - Phlebotomy

Blue Ridge Community College

Administrative Medical Assistant-Exploratory - Exploring Administrative Medical Assistant

Blue Ridge Community College

High School Diploma -

Marsh Fork High School
Susan Stewart