TRECIA SMITH
Newark,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable Phlebotomy Supervisor with [7] years of experience leading team of lab technicians to provide excellent service to clients and physicians. Developed and implemented efficient, compliant procedures for company. Minimized concerns for anxious patients while performing medical tests.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Phlebotomist
Aculabs
New Brunswick, NJ
03.2021 - Current
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Phlebotomy Supervisor
Labcorp
Parsippany, NJ
10.2006 - Current
- Promoted to Supervisor, leading 1+ year
- Supervised employees at multiple sites and reporting locations to maintain consistent practices across company.
- Supervise over Twenty staff members
- Conduct regular payroll and hiring process of new/old staff, scheduling of staff vacations
- Managing daily meeting , staffing PSC and customer complaints
- Perform regular evaluations and training for staff productivity.
- Attend continuous management employee training
- Interview and review documentation for potential lab employee investigation document lab specimen errors
- Perform variety of routine blood drawing procedures venipuncture, heal and finger sticks
- Reviewed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
Phlebotomist/ Patient care tech
Morristown Memorial Hosp
Morristown
02.2002 - 03.2007
- Use safety device and standard precautions to prevent spread of infection and disease
- Provide personal care and assistance with activities daily living and report changes to nursing supervisor
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks numerous times per day
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Obtain patients vital signs
Resident Care Aide
The Arc Of Essex County
Livingston, NJ
06.2015 - 02.2021
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Education
LPN -
Community Cooperation
Newark, NJ02.2014
Medical - biling and coding
Merit Technical Institute
Newark, NJ01.2005
Phlebotomy/ EKG -
Healthcare Training Institute
Union NJ01.2021
Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Quality Control
- Relationship Building
- Data Confidentiality
- Conflict Resolution
- Process Monitoring
- Logical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Ability to work under pressure
- Leadership
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
Aculabs
03.2021 - Current
Resident Care Aide
The Arc Of Essex County
06.2015 - 02.2021
Phlebotomy Supervisor
Labcorp
10.2006 - Current
Phlebotomist/ Patient care tech
Morristown Memorial Hosp
02.2002 - 03.2007
LPN -
Community Cooperation
Medical - biling and coding
Merit Technical Institute
Phlebotomy/ EKG -
Healthcare Training Institute
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