Kathleen R. McConnell is seeking a position as a certified phlebotomist. She has over 10 years of administrative experience and obtained certification as a phlebotomist through the NHA in July 2016. She has clinical experience drawing blood as a phlebotomy student at UPMC Altoona where she followed all procedures and regulations.

1. Kathleen R. McConnell, CPT
kittykat5482@gmail.com
1417 N. 4th
Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 935-9736
Objective
 Obtain a full time or part time position as a Certified Phlebotomist at hospital or outpatient testing facility
Summary of Skills
 Certified Phlebotomist through NHA
o Preparing both the phlebotomy equipment and the patient for specimen collection procedures
o Obtaining specimens according to priority/order of draw
o Communicating needed information throughout specimen collection
 Ten years of administrative experience in a variety of settings/environments
 Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
o Electronic medical records
o Fax machines, scanners, and multi-line telephone systems
 Confidentiality
 Teamwork
Education
 Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center, Altoona, PA Phlebotomy, May 2016
 Mount Aloysius College, Cresson, PA Associate of Science Degree, General Studies, May 2015, GPA
3.50
o Medical Terminology, Microbiology, A&P I and II, Human Resource Management, and other
required courses
Accomplishments and Certificates
 NHA Certified Phlebotomist July 2016
o Certification number K4T3S3X9
 Dean’s list Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015
 MAC scholarship based on academic achievement from Jan. 2013 to May 2015
 Academic Honors Recognition
Clinical Experience
 Phlebotomy Student, UPMC Altoona, Altoona, PA May 2016
o Performed blood collection
o Adhered to HIPAA regulations
o Labeled specimens properly
o Observed proper specimen storage and transportation precautions
o Reviewed requisitions
o Followed proper patient identification guidelines
Kathleen R. McConnell, CPT
kittykat5482@gmail.com
1417 N. 4th
Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

2. (814) 935-9736
Work Experience
 File Clerk, James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA Sept. 2016-present
o Preparing patient charts for scanning
o Reviewing charts and checking for accurate patient information
o Copying records for scanning
 Medical Secretary, Cardiology Associates of Altoona, Altoona, PA June 2015-Sept. 2016
o Answer phones
o Schedule regular follow up appointments
o Schedule heart catheterizations and nuclear stress tests
 Unit Secretary, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Altoona, PA July 2013-October 2014
o Processed new admission orders by building the chart, labeling the chart, pulling off physician
orders
o Documented the orders in the computer for the nursing staff
o Answered the phones
o Called consults as needed to outside physicians
 Medical Secretary, Pleasant Valley Cardiology, Altoona, PA December 2007-December 2012
o Answered phones
o Scheduled regular follow up appointments
o Scheduled and authorized heart catheterizations and nuclear stress tests
o Scanned medical records into patients’ charts
Community Service
 Organized and wrapped Christmas gifts for staff and children in preparation for their annual
Christmas party at Blair County Head Start, Altoona, PA in November 2013.