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Samantha Grapsas

Capalaba

Summary

I am due to complete my Bachelor of Nursing and I am ready to embark on the next stage of my career as a Registered Nurse. I have my own vehicle and driver’s license. My previous work experience and school reports reflect that I am organized, diligent and conscientious and that I can apply myself to complete assigned tasks. They also demonstrate that I am willing to invest time in developing new skills and gaining new knowledge.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Pathology Collector

4Cyte Pathology
07.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated seamless transition between different stages of testing by properly labeling, storing, and transporting collected specimens according to established guidelines.
  • Educated patients on proper specimen collection techniques, ensuring optimal sample integrity and accurate test results.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through strong teamwork, effective communication, and consistent professionalism under pressure.
  • Maintained a sterile and organized workspace to ensure proper infection control measures were met.
  • Venipuncture technique perfected over time, resulting in minimal discomfort for patients during blood draws.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to address patient needs during the specimen collection process.

Pathology Specimen Collector

QML Pathology
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • For approximately 1 year I worked at QML Pathology as a part-time Specimen Collector. My role involved:
  • - a strong patient / customer service focus where I rely heavily on my ability to communicate with a wide range of people to understand their needs and provide them with any assistance relating to their referral.
  • - Liaising with internal and external customers such as doctors, nurses, receptionists, duty scientists and other QML staff in different sections when required.
  • - working in both team settings and on my own in clinics or doctors’ surgeries.
  • My responsibilities included:
  • - collection of specimens
  • - Labelling
  • - processing of blood and other samples from patients
  • - packaging and dispatching of specimens.
  • - stock maintenance
  • - covid 19 collections
  • - setting up and explaining 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitors and Holter monitors
  • - Strong attention to detail
  • - time management
  • - accuracy

Pathology Specimen Collector Level 1 (COVID-19)

Sullivan Nicolaides
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • I work with the Covid collection team to conduct covid swabbing in Aged Care facilities and at drive through testing locations. My duties include collecting, validating, and recording patient information in written form and via electronic data entry, accurate labelling of pathology specimens and providing smooth and timely flow of patients through testing services. As part of this role, I am required to understand and follow national guidelines regarding PPE, clinical and non-clinical waste, and sanitisation. I also recognize the importance of treating our patients with care and compassion. These skills were developed via training provided by mentors and teammates and I enjoy working in this role.

Bakery Assistant

01.2021 - 03.2021
  • I have experience working in a bakery on a casual basis for a few months, where my duties included serving customers, preparing sandwiches, restocking and helping with back of house food preparation along with general cleaning duties. From this I gained experience in a fast-paced work environment and the value of great customer service and teamwork.

Christmas Casual Retail Assistant

Bright Eyes Capalaba
11.2018 - 12.2018
  • I worked as a junior Christmas casual in our family, retail business, during the busy period. My duties included restocking shelves, merchandising stock, cleaning and occasionally customer service.

Education

High School -

Wynnum State High School
Wynnum, QLD
11-2020

Bachelor of Nursing Science -

University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD
12-2025

Skills

  • Active listening
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic
  • General PC skills
  • Time Management
  • Problem solving
  • Customer service
  • Specimen handling
  • Venipuncture techniques
  • Phlebotomy
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Patient records documentation
  • Task prioritization

Timeline

Casual Pathology Collector

4Cyte Pathology
07.2023 - Current

Pathology Specimen Collector

QML Pathology
05.2022 - 04.2023

Pathology Specimen Collector Level 1 (COVID-19)

Sullivan Nicolaides
01.2022 - 03.2022

Bakery Assistant

01.2021 - 03.2021

Christmas Casual Retail Assistant

Bright Eyes Capalaba
11.2018 - 12.2018

High School -

Wynnum State High School

Bachelor of Nursing Science -

University of The Sunshine Coast

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