Jo Winnel
LEETON
Summary
Skilled in venipuncture techniques and fostering teamwork, I excelled at Laverty Pathology by enhancing patient comfort and ensuring optimal sample integrity. My proactive approach to professional development and ability to maintain high standards of safety and quality control procedures significantly contributed to improved patient outcomes and team efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pathology Collector
Laverty Pathology
07.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while interacting with diverse patient populations, fostering trust and rapport during sensitive medical procedures.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through strong teamwork, effective communication, and consistent professionalism under pressure.
- Advanced knowledge about various specimen collection methods, ensuring the correct technique was employed for each patient''s unique needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by efficiently managing the specimen collection process.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of phlebotomy and specimen collection.
- Assisted with onboarding and training of new pathology collectors, contributing to a highly skilled and knowledgeable team.
- Educated patients on proper specimen collection techniques, ensuring optimal sample integrity and accurate test results.
- Consulted with outside professionals and specialists about tests and testing results.
- Venipuncture technique perfected over time, resulting in minimal discomfort for patients during blood draws.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
Enrolled Nurse
NSW Health
03.2017 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Certificate III Traineeship - Pathology Collection
ABC Learning
Online06-2024
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing Division 2 - Enrolled Nursing
TAFE Griffith
Griffith, NSW01-2014
Skills
- Needle disposal
- Venipuncture techniques
- Capillary puncture
- Specimen handling
- Patient preparation
- Sample labeling
- Patient identification
- Blood collection
- Quality Control Procedures
- Centrifuge Operation
Timeline
Pathology Collector
Laverty Pathology
07.2021 - Current
Enrolled Nurse
NSW Health
03.2017 - Current
Certificate III Traineeship - Pathology Collection
ABC Learning
Diploma of Enrolled Nursing Division 2 - Enrolled Nursing
TAFE Griffith
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