Jenny Strunge
Saint Paul
Summary
Experienced phlebotomist and medical assistant with a strong history of providing exceptional patient care. Proficient in venipuncture, specimen collection, and lab testing, with expertise in EMR systems. Recognized for maintaining professionalism and compliance while fostering positive patient relationships in clinical and plasma center environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist
Northwest Family Clinics
Crystal
02.2025 - Current
- Perform venipuncture and collect specimens per physician orders, maintaining proper order of draw
- Conduct waived and moderate complexity testing under COLA standards
- Maintain proficiency with testing platforms: Sysmex, MedTox, Clinitek, BD Affirm, Affinion A1C, ESR, Mono, H. pylori, Hemoccult, Strep, COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV
- Perform manual microscopic evaluations (wet mount & KOH)
- Monitor INR and dose warfarin following protocol
- Enter test results in EMR (AllScripts); follow safety and infection control procedures
Medical Assistant
M Health Fairview
Woodbury
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Floated between family medicine and pediatric departments
- Roomed patients, recorded vitals, and documented in Epic
- Administered immunizations and assisted with procedures
- Returned patient calls and completed administrative follow-ups
Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist
France Avenue Family Physicians
Edina
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Performed venipuncture and laboratory testing following COLA guidelines
- Operated Sysmex (CBCs) and Clinitek (UA/UC/MA) equipment
- Conducted rapid diagnostic tests: Abbott Strep, COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, ESR, Mono, H. pylori, and Hemoccult
- Maintained documentation in EMR (AllScripts)
Phlebotomist II
Talecris Plasma Resources
Saint Paul
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Performed venipuncture, monitored donors, responded to donor reactions, and completed disconnects
- Troubleshot alarms and completed quality control calibrations
Laboratory Service Technician / Phlebotomist
Regions Hospital
Saint Paul
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Collected specimens across age groups in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Placed peripheral IVs and performed ECGs according to hospital protocols
Donor Floor Lead / Senior Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
Saint Paul
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Oversaw daily donor floor operations and trained new staff
- Managed break schedules and staff assignments
- Performed phlebotomy, monitored donors, processed samples, and prepared plasma for shipment
- Traveled to support training and staffing at other CSL centers
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
02.2025
Diploma - Medical Billing & Insurance Coding
Herzing University
12.2010
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
St. Cloud Technical College
12.1999
Skills
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Laboratory testing
- Electronic medical records
- Patient care
- Data entry
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NHCO), #N25101529, 05/27
- BLS (CPR & AED), 05/26
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist
Northwest Family Clinics
02.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant
M Health Fairview
06.2024 - 11.2024
Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist
France Avenue Family Physicians
09.2022 - 04.2024
Phlebotomist II
Talecris Plasma Resources
03.2022 - 07.2022
Laboratory Service Technician / Phlebotomist
Regions Hospital
03.2021 - 12.2021
Donor Floor Lead / Senior Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
01.2017 - 03.2021
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Diploma - Medical Billing & Insurance Coding
Herzing University
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
St. Cloud Technical College