Abagail Hodgson
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
Nottingham,PA
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Work History
Healthcare Aid
9 Months- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis, adhering to established protocols and infection control measures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and specimen labeling to ensure traceability and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper phlebotomy techniques and hospital procedures to enhance team efficiency.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Assisted in running ISTAT machines along with bedside INRS.
Phlebotomist
1 Year- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis, adhering to established protocols and infection control measures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and specimen labeling to ensure traceability and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper phlebotomy techniques and hospital procedures to enhance team efficiency.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Assisted in running ISTAT machines along with bedside INRS.
Education
National Phlebotomy Certification - Allied Health
High School Diploma
Skills
Venipuncture
Order of draw
Patient care
Specimen handling
Butterfly needle technique
Sample and specimen collection
HIPAA compliance
Blood collection techniques
Blood culture collection
Infection control
Pediatric phlebotomy
Medical terminology
Emergency response training
Customer service
Finger stick method
Certification
BLS certification
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Healthcare Aid
Family Forever in Home Healthcare
11.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Northwestern Phlebotomy
National Phlebotomy Certification from Allied Health
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Solanco High School
High School Diploma
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