Samantha F. Pickering
Hunlock Creek
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Shickshinny, PA
10.2023 - Current
- Meticulously prepared and dispensed medications
- Collected patient health information and assisted patients within the scope of my role
- Worked efficiently in a high-volume environment
Standardized Patient
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Scranton, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Portrayed patients in scripted clinical scenarios
- Helped medical students practice communication, counseling, and physical exam skills to contribute to their development as professionals in the field of medicine
Phlebotomist
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Wilkes-Barre, PA
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Accurately performed venipuncture on 50+ patients per shift
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, laboratory staff, and law enforcement to prioritize testing needs
Secretary, Work Study
College of Arts & Sciences Academic Advising Center
Scranton, PA
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed phone calls and scheduled appointments
- Interacted with students, parents, and faculty
- Supported advisors in creating a welcoming environment
Crew Member
Dunkin Donuts
Harvey’s Lake, PA
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Utilized strong communication skills with customers and team members
- Maintained store cleanliness and organization
- Managed cash transactions accurately
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology, Biochemistry
The University of Scranton, College of Arts & Sciences
Scranton, PA05.2024
Phlebotomy Program - undefined
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA01.2025
Skills
- American Sign Language (proficient)
- CPR – BLS certified
- 2023 President’s Fellowship Scholarship
- Research as a High Impact Practice (rHIP) Grant Recipient
- Venipuncture & specimen handling
- Data collection & analysis
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
01.2025 - 06.2025
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
10.2023 - Current
Standardized Patient
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
01.2022 - Current
Secretary, Work Study
College of Arts & Sciences Academic Advising Center
09.2021 - 05.2024
Crew Member
Dunkin Donuts
06.2019 - 07.2023
Phlebotomy Program - undefined
Luzerne County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Psychology, Biochemistry
The University of Scranton, College of Arts & Sciences
Research Experience
- Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) — Gamboa, Panama
- Research Assistant
- May 2023 – August 2023
- Worked in remote field settings collecting behavioral and ecological data
- Accumulated knowledge on social learning behaviors, linguistics, and sex differences in tropical bat species
- Participated in community outreach programs on biology and environmental education
- Attended symposiums and research presentations on emerging scientific findings
Health Care Observational Experience
- 100 hours shadowing a Primary Care Pediatric Physician, Wyoming Valley Pediatrics, PA
- 43 hours of clinical phlebotomy and observation at Thomas P. Saxon Medical Pavilion, PA
Laboratory Experience
- Biology Laboratory
- Microbiology Laboratory
- General Chemistry Laboratory
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- Genetics Laboratory
- Physiology Laboratory
- Histology Laboratory
- Tropical Ecology