Denise Wright
Kent,WA
Summary
- Focused Phlebotomist offering 15 years of experience and expertise in performing venipuncture on newborn to geriatric patients. Skilled with more than 5 years of experience in fast-paced hospitals. Expert in quickly and accurately collecting specimens using variety of venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Exceptional bedside manner and adept in easing patients' fears or anxieties.
- Experienced medical assistant with over 9 years of experience in pirvate Dr's office and hospital setting. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Assistant
Dynacare Labcorp
Seattle, WA
08.2008 - 06.2020
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Demonstrated flexibility working in fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory of 510 bed hospital
- Maintained lab by calibrating equipment and cleaning surfaces and items used.
- Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Worked closely with lab staff on special projects.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Dynacare Labcorp
Seattle, WA
08.2008 - 06.2020
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles of over 100 patients.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- 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.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories
- Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care
Phlebotomist Team Lead
LabCorp
Orange, New Jersey
08.2008 - 08.2019
- Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Prepared detailed reports on updates to project specifications, progress, identified conflicts and team activities.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Conducted frequent equipment inspections and basic repair actions to keep machinery operating at peak levels.
- Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
- Took on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Directed and supervised team of 7
- Instructed junior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Medical Assistant
Flowers Healing Arts
Maplewood, NJ
03.2002 - 09.2008
- Prepare room for patient visit
- Make patient feel at ease before seeing the Dr.
- Take vitals
- Perform venipuncture on patients
- Prepare blood specimen for courier pick up
- Clean Rooms for next visit
- Billing
- Scheduling
- Stocking
- Answering Phones
Education
Certification - Medical Assistant
National Health Career Association
East Orange, NJ07.2007
High School Diploma -
East Orange Campus High School
East Orange, NJ06.1998
Skills
- Works Independently
- Follows instruction well
- Specimen Collection
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Problem Solving
- Tray Organization
- Information Gathering
- Microsoft Office
- Logical Thinking
- Goal Minded
- Task Prioritization
Certification
- Licensed Medical Assistant Phlebotomist - 4/2005-8/2023
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Timeline
Laboratory Assistant
Dynacare Labcorp
08.2008 - 06.2020
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Dynacare Labcorp
08.2008 - 06.2020
Phlebotomist Team Lead
LabCorp
08.2008 - 08.2019
Medical Assistant
Flowers Healing Arts
03.2002 - 09.2008
Certification - Medical Assistant
National Health Career Association
High School Diploma -
East Orange Campus High School
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