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Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Interests
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Tate Martens

Puyallup,WA

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented phlebotomist with over 3 years of experience in blood collection and patient care. Proven ability to perform venipunctures and capillary draws with accuracy and efficiency, while keeping the patient's best interests and wellbeing in mind. Skilled in managing laboratory samples, sticking to standard operating procedures, and maintaining records. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to teamwork and delivering high-quality healthcare. Certified in phlebotomy and knowledgeable in EHR (Electronic Health Record) systems. Seeking to leverage expertise to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Clerk

EZ-ACCESS
2021.10 - Current
  • Responsible for creating blueprints for ramps to provide to the dealer/customer, as well as providing an accurate price quote to them.
  • Responsible for communications with customers regarding specific needs, including special size restrictions, as well as budget options.
  • Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
  • Learned how to manage data via Microsoft Great Plains (EDI) and keep track of orders for several large clients including The Home Depot and Amazon.

DONOR SPECIALIST I

CASCADE REGIONAL BLOOD SERVICES
2021.01 - 2021.05
  • During my time working for CRBS I gained some crucial experience working with blood donors of all ages, including young adults and geriatric patients.
  • Conducted dynamic presentations to internal and external customers, partners and executive leadership.
  • I learned how to set up blood donation equipment, including HemoFlow scales, 17-gauge needles, Sebra Electronic Shakers, and how to manually weigh and collect blood using several different models of manual scales.
  • I also gained knowledge on blood banking computer systems and how to correctly input data regarding collection and registration of donors at the Blood Bank, including blood type, restrictions, and possible warnings.
  • In addition, I learned more about the importance of customer service when it came to bedside manner, and certain situations such as having to refuse a donor, or deferring them to another clinic for further processes like selling plasma.

PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING

GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2020.04 - 2020.09

Learned the basics of Phlebotomy skills, including how to do a proper syringe draw, how to perform venipuncture in a sterile manner, the aseptic technique, and other crucial skills.

  • Performed over fifty capillary punctures on adult patients
  • Trained on Geriatric/Pediatric care
  • Trained in specimen collection and storage.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.

Courtesy Clerk

Walmart
2020.06 - 2020.11


  • Collected more than 200 shopping carts from parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts.
  • Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
  • Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
  • Learned efficient strategies for dealing with cart collection and task management

Education

MA-P Certification - Phlebotomy

Green River Community College
08.2020

High School Diploma -

Orting High School
Orting
06.2018

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Team Player
  • BLS/CPR Certified
  • Capillary Puncture
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Specimen Collection
  • Specimen Storage
  • Database entry
  • Customer follow-up
  • Office Supply Management
  • Clerical Support
  • Maintaining confidentiality

Accomplishments

  • Successfully manage to hold over 50 quotes and orders for materials daily in my current job
  • Successfully performed a venipuncture on the foot during training


Certification

  • MEDICAL ASSISTANT - PHLEBOTOMIST CERTIFICATION, 11/08/2020, 01/04/2021, 2021
  • FIRST AID BLS/CPR CERTIFICATIONS, 07/2020, 07/2022

Personal Information

Title: CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMIST

References

  • Garth Blackburn, Educator, Nursing Department, Green River Community College, (253)833-9111 x6881, gblackburn@greenriver.edu
  • Nathan Dally, Courtesy Associate, Walmart, (253)548-7897
  • Philip Bur, Courtesy Associate, Walmart, (808) 366-6390

Hobbies

I'm particularly into building scale models, specifically in the Gunpla line. It's a hobby that's taught me patience, as well as how to be efficient and careful with small, delicate pieces, leading to a small collection of beautifully cared for models.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Arabic
Elementary

Interests

I'm particularly interested in lab work, which is what drew me to Phlebotomy in the first place. I also have a strong interest in the healthcare field, and have been interested since I was young. With recent events in my personal life, my interest has only gotten stronger.

Timeline

Administrative Clerk

EZ-ACCESS
2021.10 - Current

DONOR SPECIALIST I

CASCADE REGIONAL BLOOD SERVICES
2021.01 - 2021.05

Courtesy Clerk

Walmart
2020.06 - 2020.11

PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING

GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2020.04 - 2020.09

MA-P Certification - Phlebotomy

Green River Community College

High School Diploma -

Orting High School
  • MEDICAL ASSISTANT - PHLEBOTOMIST CERTIFICATION, 11/08/2020, 01/04/2021, 2021
  • FIRST AID BLS/CPR CERTIFICATIONS, 07/2020, 07/2022
Tate Martens