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Summary
Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Phlebotomist
Sonora Quest Laboratories
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Traveled to multiple nursing homes and patient homes to draw blood
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Picked up collected specimens in a timely matter.
- 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.
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Dialysis Patient Care Technician/phlebotomist
Healthpoint
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected hemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room and equipment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Conducted equipment and safety checks on hemodialysis equipment and supplies.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Provided in-patient care for 2-3 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
- Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Performed venipuncture
- Monitor and adjust patient fluid removal rates as required
Phlebotomist/ Medical /Research Assistant
Sonora Quest Laboratories
03.2013 - 05.2016
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Perform venipuncture in blood draw tubes
- Centrifuge specimens and prepare shipment
- Insert,Remove and flush all IV's
- Perform EKG
Phlebotomist
Healthpoint
12.2012 - 08.2014
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Handled insurance verification tasks and validated patient insurance information.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Citrano Medical Laboratories
11.2010 - 12.2012
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
Collection Technician II
American Red Cross Blood Services
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Greet all donors
- Scan donor card into ARC Regional database
- Conduct ARC Health History (taking donors pulse rate, blood pressure, temperature, fingersticks for hematocrit levels and recording height and weight).
- Assemble blood donation bags according to ARC procedure with blood tubes
- Perform venipuncture according to ARC procedure.
- Collect blood tubes according to ARC procedure.
- Scan all blood products into Regional database according to ARC procedure.
- Process and pack all blood bags and tubes according to ARC procedure.
- Directed, trained and motivated volunteer blood drive coordinators and committee members.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Phlebotomist
Pathology And Associates
03.2004 - 10.2009
- Perform venipuncture on infants, children, adults and geriatric patients.
- Perform venipuncture on oncology and kidney transplant patients.
- Scan all specimens via Cerner Millennium.
- Collect, send out, and process all specimens.
- Order supplies and make sure phlebotomy stations are stocked with necessary supplies.
- Run satellite lab.
- Order and cancel tests when necessary.
- Respond to lab concerns.
- Advise patients how to collect specimens (24 hour urine, stool, sperm, and sputum sample, and etc.)
- Maintain daily lab shipment and temperature log.
Phlebotomist/Research Assistant
Battelle Biomedical Research Center
03.2006 - 07.2008
- Answer and return phone calls promptly.
- Screen, enroll, and set appointments for participants to participate in smoke studies.
- Perform administrative duties while keeping lab stocked with necessary supplies.
- Run all participants and perform phlebotomy.
- ·Centrifuge specimens and prepare shipment.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ-Online06.2024
Certificate of Completion - Esthetics
Baltimore School of Massage
Linthicum Heights, MD11.2008
Certificate of Completion - Venipuncture And Specimen Collection
Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD04.2003
High School Diploma -
Western High School
Baltimore, MD06.2001
Skills
- Blood specimen storage
- Measuring vital statistics
- Patient confidentiality
- Recording data
- Venipuncture
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Infection Control
- Time management
- Sample and specimen collection
- Written Communication
- Staff Management
- Injections
- Intravenous therapy
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
Sonora Quest Laboratories
10.2018 - 03.2020
Dialysis Patient Care Technician/phlebotomist
Healthpoint
06.2016 - 08.2017
Phlebotomist/ Medical /Research Assistant
Sonora Quest Laboratories
03.2013 - 05.2016
Phlebotomist
Healthpoint
12.2012 - 08.2014
Mobile Phlebotomist
Citrano Medical Laboratories
11.2010 - 12.2012
Collection Technician II
American Red Cross Blood Services
07.2008 - 07.2010
Phlebotomist/Research Assistant
Battelle Biomedical Research Center
03.2006 - 07.2008
Phlebotomist
Pathology And Associates
03.2004 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Certificate of Completion - Esthetics
Baltimore School of Massage
Certificate of Completion - Venipuncture And Specimen Collection
Community College of Baltimore County
High School Diploma -
Western High School
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