Katahna Swank
Colorado Springs
Summary
Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Grifols Biomat USA
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2025 - Current
- Collected blood samples from diverse donor population while adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary draws, ensuring patient comfort and minimizing discomfort.
- Trained and mentored new phlebotomy staff on best practices and techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of donor information and sample collection procedures in electronic systems.
Medical Receptionist
Thrive Health Systems
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Greeted clients and employees in a professional manner, creating a positive first impression of the organization.
- Roomed patients, scheduled appointments, utilizing organizational skills to coordinate conflicting schedules and prioritize appointments.
- Handled sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion, strictly adheres to HIPPA guidelines ensuring privacy for patients.
- Recorded important information such as patient history, blood pressure, and BMI.
Crew Member
Raising Canes
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted with food preparation such as raw chicken and ready-to-eat foods safely. Strictly adhered to ServSafe sanitation protocols to eliminate foodborne illness risks.
- Followed proper cash handling procedures, including processing transactions accurately and balancing cash registers at the end of shifts.
Salon Receptionist
JCPenney’s
Farmington, NM
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Acted as a point of contact for clients, providing information on salon services, pricing, and promotions, resulting in increased customer engagement and loyalty.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills by maintaining accurate client records, appointment schedules, and inventory management.
- Ensured a clean, organized workspace to create a pleasant and professional atmosphere for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology and Nutrition
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS)
05-2025
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Patient care
- Data entry
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Order of draw
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Specimen handling
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Phlebotomy Training Specialists - August 2025
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - January 2026
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Grifols Biomat USA
10.2025 - Current
Medical Receptionist
Thrive Health Systems
06.2023 - 10.2024
Crew Member
Raising Canes
03.2022 - 06.2023
Salon Receptionist
JCPenney’s
05.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology and Nutrition
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS)