Michelle OBrien
Queanbeyan
Summary
Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenge. Strong work ethic,adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Pathology Collector
Australian Clinical Labs
2023.02 - Current
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
- Summarized test results and activities for management via verbal updates or written reports.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment and recalibrated devices or brought serious concerns to supervisor for handling.
Newsagent
Self-employed
1996.11 - 2021.07
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Certificate III - Pathology Collection
Kangan Institute
Bendigo, VIC04.2022
Higher School Certificate
Yass High School
Yass, NSW10.1991
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Patient Intakes
- Patient Health Information Access
- Blood Collections
- Sharps Disposal
- Active Listening
- Specimen Handling
- Collecting Specimens
- Regulatory Standards
- Documenting Problems
- Quality Patient Care
- Ordering Cleaning Supplies
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Patient Records Documentation
- Patient Relations
- Infection Control Procedures
- Collections Procedures
- Specimen and Sample Preparation
- Medical Interpretation
Additional Information
February 2024-May 2024
Pathology collector
Capital Pathology
May 2024-Present
DSNA
Donor Services Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Pathology Collector
Australian Clinical Labs
2023.02 - Current
Newsagent
Self-employed
1996.11 - 2021.07
Certificate III - Pathology Collection
Kangan Institute
Higher School Certificate
Yass High School
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