Abigail Polchinski
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 10 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Experienced with venipuncture techniques and patient interaction in clinical settings. Utilizes meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of safety protocols to ensure accurate specimen collection.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Northwestern Medicine
10.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Trained new phlebotomists in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Ensured proper identification and documentation of samples, significantly reducing instances of mislabeling.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
Education
Phlebotomy
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, ILSkills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Capillary puncture
- Data entry
- Specimen preparation
- Paperwork processing
- Patient preparation
- Sample storage
- Skin puncture
- Personal protective equipment usage
- Health and safety
- Medical terminology
- Communication
- Proper labeling
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Glucose screening
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Northwestern Medicine
10.2015 - Current
Phlebotomy
Joliet Junior College