Marie Calabrese
Denver
Summary
Dynamic manager with a proven track record at MTJ Construction, excelling in team leadership and operational efficiency. Skilled in implementing safety protocols and enhancing workflow, I foster a productive environment while training staff. Adept at conflict resolution and emergency response, I ensure high-quality outcomes in fast-paced settings.
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
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
MTJ Construction
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted team in daily operational tasks, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow.
- Supported management in implementing standard operating procedures for improved consistency.
- Learned safety protocols and operational tools to maintain a secure work environment.
- Provided administrative support, including scheduling meetings and coordinating logistics.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Lab Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
08.2005 - 10.2018
- Conducted laboratory tests and experiments to support research objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of experimental procedures and results for compliance.
- Assisted in preparing samples and reagents for various laboratory analyses.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Trained new staff on laboratory protocols, safety measures, and best practices.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Emergency Department Technician
Exempla Luthern Hospital
02.2000 - 08.2005
- Assessed patient needs and prioritized care based on triage protocols.
- Assisted healthcare professionals during emergency procedures, ensuring efficiency and patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to medical staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of clinical environments, adhering to infection control standards.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance to nurses and physicians during medical procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on best practices in emergency medicine.
- Administered IVs, medications, wound dressings, assisting healthcare providers in delivering high-quality treatment plans.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures, working alongside medical professionals to provide optimal care.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Monitored vital signs of critical patients while alerting appropriate medical personnel when changes occurred.
Education
Associate of Arts - Emergency Medicine Technician
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO05-2000
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Relationship building
- Shift scheduling
- Schedule preparation
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency response
- Safety procedures
Certification
- EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified IV certification,
Timeline
Manager
MTJ Construction
01.2023 - Current
Lab Assistant
Kaiser Permanente
08.2005 - 10.2018
Emergency Department Technician
Exempla Luthern Hospital
02.2000 - 08.2005
Associate of Arts - Emergency Medicine Technician
Front Range Community College