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Katie Orlow

Wheaton

Summary

Newly Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional House Cleaner

Self-employed
Wheaton
01.2022 - Current
  • Quickly cleaned spills to minimize damage and prevent staining.
  • Followed safety protocols for hazardous material handling.
  • Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, and other frequently touched surfaces.
  • Dusted furniture, shelves, window sills, and additional surfaces.
  • Sanitized kitchen appliances including microwaves and refrigerators.
  • Vacuumed carpets, rugs, and drapes to maintain cleanliness.
  • Changed bed sheets and pillowcases as needed.
  • Cleaned bathrooms, ensuring thorough sanitation of sinks, toilets, and showers.

Massage Therapist/Receptionist Administrator

Advanced Healthcare Clinic
Wheaton
10.2017 - 02.2022
  • Delivered advanced massage therapy to chiropractic patients, tailoring techniques to individual needs.
  • Coordinated scheduling of patient appointments through software, maintaining accurate service records.
  • Managed patient billing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with insurance requirements.
  • Fluently documented SOAP notes for each patient to track progress and treatment efficacy.
  • Educated clients on post-treatment care, recommending stretching exercises and lifestyle adjustments.

Assisted front desk staff with administrative duties, including phone inquiries and payment processing.

  • Applied diverse modalities such as neuromuscular technique and lymphatic drainage in treatments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in anatomy and physiology to select suitable massage techniques.

Assistant Swim Coach

Wheaton Sport Center
Wheaton
02.2016 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated with head coach to design and execute competition strategies.
  • Organized practice sessions, including warm-ups, drills, and cool-downs.
  • Assisted in selecting competitive lineups based on individual strengths and weaknesses.
  • Instructed swimmers on proper stroke technique using visual aids such as underwater cameras.
  • Monitored swimmer performance during practices and meets to ensure proper technique.
  • Provided feedback to swimmers to enhance performance and skill development.
  • Supervised assistant coaches and swim instructors during practice sessions.
  • Ensured adherence to safety protocols during all practices and meets.

Education

Certified Clinical Massage Therapist - Clinical Massage Therapy

Soma Institute
Chicago, IL
07-2011

High School Diploma -

Wheaton North High School
Wheaton, IL
05-2008

CPT - Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Schaumburg, IL

Skills

  • Spill cleanup
  • Hazardous material handling
  • Venipuncture techniques
  • Patient safety
  • Sample collection
  • Laboratory protocols
  • Medical terminology
  • Data entry
  • Record keeping
  • Recording data
  • Personal protective equipment usage
  • Patient care
  • Venipuncture and capillary puncture
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Blood collection techniques
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Specimen collection and storage
  • SOAP documentation
  • Massage techniques
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Anatomy knowledge

Affiliations

Self-taught singer\songwriter in a band that placed 1st in two major music showcases and performed on WGN Radio.

Won first place for Battle of the Bands at The House of Blues with my current band WhiskeyCreek.

Trained with Vector Marketing Selling Cutco Knives

Timeline

Professional House Cleaner

Self-employed
01.2022 - Current

Massage Therapist/Receptionist Administrator

Advanced Healthcare Clinic
10.2017 - 02.2022

Assistant Swim Coach

Wheaton Sport Center
02.2016 - 03.2020

Certified Clinical Massage Therapist - Clinical Massage Therapy

Soma Institute

High School Diploma -

Wheaton North High School

CPT - Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Katie Orlow