Faith Parks

Faith Parks - - Hibbing, MN 55746 WORK EXPERIENCE Medical Laboratory Technician, Fairview Health December 2020 - Present • Direct patient contact/communication • Collecting blood specimens through phlebotomy • Processing patient specimens prior to testing • Performing testing on various types of specimens (blood, body fluids, tissue specimens, etc.) • Assisting in the management of safety practices within and outside of the laboratory. Laboratory Care Technician, Fairview Health November 2020 - December 2020 • Ensured proper patient identification, labeling of specimens, and accurate documentation of all procedures • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by providing compassionate care to patients during phlebotomy procedures • Utilized knowledge of different types of tubes, additives, and anticoagulants for appropriate specimen collection techniques • Performed capillary punctures on pediatric patients using age-appropriate methods to minimize discomfort • Followed established protocols for handling hazardous materials such as sharps containers and biohazard waste disposal • Performed venipuncture and collected blood specimens from patients in a fast-paced clinical setting PCA Personal Care Assistant, Cherish September 2018 - January 2020 • Provided personalized care and assistance to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being • Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management • Offered emotional support and companionship to patients during difficult times or periods of isolation • Worked closely with families to address any concerns or questions about patient care • Managed meal preparation according to dietary restrictions and assisted with feeding when necessary Retail Sales Associate, Famous September 2017 - March 2018 • Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive shopping experience for all customers • Handled cash transactions accurately and efficiently, maintaining a balanced cash drawer at the end of each shift • Contributed to achieving store-wide sales goals through active participation in team meetings and initiatives • Proactively approached customers on the shop floor, offering assistance and personalized recommendations • Maintained cleanliness and organization of assigned areas within the store • Assisted in inventory management, including receiving and restocking merchandise EDUCATION U.S. Career Institute 2025Certification, Medical Transcription and Editing Hibbing Community College- Associate's degree, Medical Laboratory Technician SKILLS Anatomy, Anticoagulant, ASCP, Asepsis, Bathing, Biohazardous, Blood Bank, Caregiving, Clinic, Coagulation, Diet (Nutrition), Dressing, Electronic Health Records, HIPAA, Hospital, Infection, Inpatient, Labelling, Medical Laboratory, Medical Terminology, Microbiology, Pathology, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Phlebotomy, Psychology, Sampling, Serology, Specimen, Venipuncture CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES MLT Certification Personal Care Assistant -