Misty Makuaole
Seabrook,TX
Summary
Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in phlebotomy practices, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort. Skilled in venipuncture and specimen handling, contributing to efficient lab operations. Demonstrated ability to maintain sterile environments and effectively communicate with diverse patients.
Healthcare professional prepared for role in phlebotomy with strong foundation in patient care and specimen collection. Proven track record of handling blood draws and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Known for excellent teamwork and ability to adapt to changing clinical needs, ensuring consistent results and patient satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Sonic Health Care
08.2013 - Current
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Academy Health Care Profession
Houston, TXSkills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- HIPAA
- Patient support
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Sonic Health Care
08.2013 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Academy Health Care Profession
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