Kristin Valatka

I am a stay-at-home mother, with 3 beautiful children. I have worked with different computer programs professionally and at my own leisure for years. I have previously been employed as a customer service representative, veterinary technician, phlebotomist, CNA and currently have my own Etsy shop since May 4, 2020. I am very passionate about my work and my family. I have many chickens, goats, dogs and a cat. I am a very family-oriented person and would love the opportunity for a remote position to put my data entry skills to good use, for you! 

Etsy Shop Small Business Owner |Vibe With Me By K | Mountain Top, PA | May 2020 to Present

• Built a successful online business from the ground up
• Handled all aspects of business including accounting, purchasing, and web design
• Displayed products and utilized social media networking to drive sales
• Over 7,500 sales
• Resolved customer questions and concerns, resolving the issues as quickly as possible
• Making handmade/custom items
• Maintained high feedback ratings from customers by responding and correcting any issues for maximum satisfaction
• Online market research
• Photography of shop inventory items
• Direct Sales
• Professional networking
• Marketing and advertising
• Inventory management/coordination
• Friendly and personable
• Account management
• Resolving discrepancies
• Packing and shipping orders
• Online market research

Technical Partner | Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton | Hazleton , Pa | 9/2019 – 2020

• Provide direct patient care, including treatments and diagnostic studies under an RN
• Provide other support services dictated by patient needs
• Excellent patient communication
• Perform phlebotomy and the collection of other laboratory tests
• Perform EKGS
• Assist RN/LPN with all patient needs/care
• Utilize the hospitals computer programs and equipment to chart confidential patient information

Cancer Center Phlebotomist /Inpatient Phlebotomist | Geisinger Wyoming Valley / Wilkes-Barre, Pa / 04/2019 – 9/2019

• Collect blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
• Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
• Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples
• Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens
• Work collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers and patient support departments to ensure a high quality of service
• Utilize the hospitals computer programs and equipment to chart confidential patient information

Veterinary Technician | Groton Ledyard Veterinary Hospital | Groton, CT | 02/2017 – 10/2018

• Initial exams or triage – observed and recorded patient history/collecting samples/ performed diagnostics
• Keeping the hospital clean/sterile throughout the day
• Treatment of all in-house patients
• Maintaining a friendly, personal client/patient relationship, client education
• Surgical prep, intubation, IV catheters, anesthetic monitoring, post-surgical care/data entry
• Distributing pharmaceuticals
• Emergency and critical care, administer vaccines, IM/IV injections, vitals, radiology, phlebotomy, administering treatments/medications, bandaging

Veterinary Assistant | Woodside Animal Hospital | Port Orchard, WA | 04/2015 – 10/2016

• Assisting the veterinarian and technicians during exams and procedures
• Maintaining a friendly, personal client/patient relationship/observe and record patient records/history

Cosmetics Customer Service/Sales Associate | Macy’s | Silverdale, WA | 04/2014 – 07/2015

• Assisting Customers - Applying cosmetics and skin care to clients upon request  
• Cleaning/sterilizing products/maintaining a positive appearance of the counter throughout everyday use
• Operate cash register and company intranet throughout client consultations, appointments, purchases and follow-ups  

Education and Training:

Jolie Health and Beauty Academy – Phlebotomy Certificate January 2019-February 2019

• Venipuncture/capillary techniques | specimen and micro-collection procedures | anatomy and physiology terminology | first-aid procedures | common complications | instrument maintenance, patient preparation and communication.

National Healthcare Association Certificate (CPT) – 02/25/19

Animal Behavior College, 2013-2014 | Certified Veterinary Assistant

GAR Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre Pa 1999-2003 | High School Diploma