1. NATALIE THUSWALDNER
1252 Shillington Ave,Ottawa, On K1Z 8A2 | H: 613-878-2315 | Nataliethuswaldner@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Medical Laboratory Technician with 9 years of expertise in procuring and processing more than 2,000 specimens per
month. Highly efficient and detail-oriented with advanced knowledge of Phlebotomy Techniques.Enjoys aiding Physicians
in accurate Disease Diagnoses.
CERTIFICATIONS
OSMT Certification2007
ECG Certification 2007
PFT Certification 2013
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
9 years Phlebotomy Focused and driven
9 years performing ECG's Contract Departmentof National
Trained in PFT Testing Defense
PediatricPhlebotomy Techniques 2 years Mobile Phlebotomist
PhlebotomyTraining Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
08/2010 to 08/2016 Medical Laboratory Technician
West Carleton Family Health Team - Carp,ON
Accuratelyprocessing a minimum of68 Patients daily
Receiving and printing offrequisitions.Sharing Phlebotomy Patient's,data entry,
sample sorting, sample pick up.
Acted as a filler for 2011 Flu Clinic in Carp.
Contacting Patients and booking for preforming PFT testing.Assisted patientswith
multiple chronic diagnoses, including COPDand asthma.Assisted physicians in focus
studies on subject ofprenatal care.
Assisted Physiciansrequests for add-on tests.Calling appropriate Laboratory or
re-calling Patient if newsample required.
Incident reporting and documenting in Patient's file.
Guided testing proceduresand equipmentusage to NewLaboratory Personnel.
Training a Parametricand Trainee in Anesthesiology in Phlebotomy Techniques.
Routinelyperformed BNP Clinical Research Study collection.
Flawlessly recorded and reported testresults according to established procedures.
Accuratelycaring for patients needsrespectfully ofand responsive to individualPatient
preferences.
Examined the suitability of biologicalsamples for testing analysis.
Administrated sending,and receiving the Weekly Laboratory supply order.
Assisted Physician with Chi Running/Walking Program. Pre-Calling potential
participates. Scheduling and creating spread sheets.
Finding information about special or rare laboratory tests and procedures.
Cleaned and sterilized instrumentsand disposed of contaminated supplies.
11/2008 to 08/2010 Life Labs Contract Mobile Phlebotomist
Department of National Defense - Nepean, ON
Achieved preliminary work upson 10-12 Civilians before their Deploymentto Afghanistan once
to twice a month.
09/2008 to 08/2010 Mobile Medical Laboratory Technician
Life Labs - Ottawa, On
Mobile Phlebotomist for 3-7 patients for weekly house calls.
06/2007 to 08/2010 Medical Laboratory Tech/Mobile Laboratory Technician
Life Labs Urgent Care Clinic - Orleans,On
Worked in 3 of Life Labs Ottawa Locations.Trained atthe Riverside Location,then at
Centrepointe. Floated for two locationsfor a year.Then got a Full-time position atthe
Orleans location.
Drew blood from about 50 patients a day.
2. 2012
2012
2012
2012
EDUCATION
2007
2003
Excellent confidence and knowledge of Pediatric Phlebotomytechniques.
Fast paced data entry about 250 requisitions per week.
Performed 90 ECG'son a weekly basis.
Greeted and verified the identities of about 80 Patients a day.
Judged the suitabilityof biological samples for testing and analysis.
Processed STAT requests for Patientsblood work and other human specimensfor
Urgent Care Clinic.
Worked nightsfor Technologistat STAT clinic. Specimen processing and collection.
Then sending off samplesto Riverside Hospitallocation printing off results.
Recorded and reconcile cash,debit and creditcard paymentsreceived.
Researched information about laboratory testsand procedures.
Cleaned and sterilized instrumentsand disposed of contaminated supplies.
academic upgrading: Grade 12 Math
St Nicholas Adult High School - Kanata,ON, Canada
academic upgrading: Grade 12 Chemistry
Algonquin College - Ottawa , ON, Canada
academic upgrading: Grade 12 Biology
Algonquin College - Ottawa , ON, Canada
academic upgrading: Grade 11 Math
St Nicholas Adult High School - Ottawa, ON, Canada
Diploma: Medical Laboratory Technician
CDI College - Ottawa, ON, Canada
High School Diploma:OSSD
A. Y Jackson Secondary School - Ottawa , ON, Canada
Excellent Interpersonal skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Problem-solving skills
Time management
Detail-oriented
Compassionate and trustworthycaregiver
Valid G driver'slicense
Charting and record keeping
CONTINUING EDUCATION
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES