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Åsa Sundbäck

Åsa Sundbäck

Summary

By profession, I am a registered nurse and for five and a half years I have been working as a pathology collector at Fimlab, Finland. Before my current job as pathology collector, I have 17 years of experience in nursing profession. I have a proven track record in specimen handling and phlebotomy, honed at Fimlab. Highly organized and diligent with systematic approach to handling specimens and conducting assessments. Ready to bring 5,5 years of related experience to challenging new role. Hardworking and passionate, with positive attitude, eager to secure a pathology collector full-time position.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Pathology Collector

Fimlab
01.2022 - Current
  • Facilitate seamless transition between different stages of testing by properly labeling, storing, and transporting collected specimens according to established guidelines.
  • Educate patients on proper specimen collection techniques, ensuring optimal sample integrity and accurate test results.
  • Contribute to a positive work environment through strong teamwork, effective communication, and consistent professionalism under pressure.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of phlebotomy and specimen collection.

Pathology Collector

Korsholm Municipality, Health Care Center
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Facilitated seamless transition between different stages of testing by properly labeling, storing, and transporting collected specimens according to established guidelines.
  • Educated patients on proper specimen collection techniques, ensuring optimal sample integrity and accurate test results.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through strong teamwork, effective communication, and consistent professionalism under pressure.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of phlebotomy and specimen collection.

Registered Nurse

Malax Municipality
08.2005 - 12.2018
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Education

Pre-analytics Training - Specimen Collecting, Microbiology Samples

Fimlab
Tampere, Finland
02.2024

English Course For Biomedical Laboratory Scientist - Bioanalytical Terminology in English

Novia UAS
Vasa, Finland
02.2024

Bachelor of Nursing in Health Care - Health Care, Nursing, Perioperative Care

Swedish Polytechnic, Health Care & Social Welfare
Vasa, Finland
12.1999

Skills

  • Venipuncture techniques
  • Capillary puncture
  • Patient preparation
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Phlebotomy
  • Blood and Tissue Sample Collection
  • User Equipment Training
  • Patient Relations
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • Biohazard and Needle Disposal
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Specimen handling

Additional Information

Daniela Utriainen-Agengo

Fimlab, Finland

+358 41 7304485

daniela.utriainen-agengo@fimlab.fi

Lena Sund

Fimlab, Finland

+358 41 7318561

lena.sund@fimlab.fi

Ann-Christine Holtti

Malax municipality

+358 40 6507982

ann-christine.holtti@malax.fi

Languages

Swedish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Finnish
Upper intermediate
B2
German
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Pathology Collector

Fimlab
01.2022 - Current

Pathology Collector

Korsholm Municipality, Health Care Center
01.2019 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse

Malax Municipality
08.2005 - 12.2018

Pre-analytics Training - Specimen Collecting, Microbiology Samples

Fimlab

English Course For Biomedical Laboratory Scientist - Bioanalytical Terminology in English

Novia UAS

Bachelor of Nursing in Health Care - Health Care, Nursing, Perioperative Care

Swedish Polytechnic, Health Care & Social Welfare

About me

As a person I am an optimistic and happy individual who likes to take new steps out in the world to learn and see more of it.

Gardening, reading books, learning English, spending time with my family, friends and pets, travelling, skiing and hiking are my favorite hobbies.

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