Adrea Pitts
Henderson,KY
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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Deaconess Health System Inc.
12.2021 - 06.2026
- Collected blood samples from patients using various phlebotomy techniques to ensure safety and comfort.
- Maintained accurate patient records and specimen labeling to support laboratory testing processes.
- Assisted in training new staff on proper blood draw techniques and equipment usage.
- Implemented improvements in patient flow, reducing wait times during peak hours for blood collection services.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and ordered materials to maintain operational efficiency in the lab.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Personal Caregiver
Martha Stone
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Rotate shifts with family members to care for my grandmother who suffered a massive stroke. Job duties include, all personal care needs, makes all meals, takes vitals, administers medications including med organization, housekeeping, physical therapy, emotional support.
Phlebotomist/ Paramedical Examiner
New Med Diagnostics
06.2020 - 09.2020
- I was a Independent Contractor with New Med Diagnostics. They provided me clients from insurance agencies. I traveled to clients homes, work places etc. to perform Paramedical exams which included but not limited to, proper client identification, documenting medical history, take and record vitals, take blood samples venipuncture, collect urine for testing including drug testing. I submitted all paperwork, centrifuged all blood samples, and shipped all specimens from my home office.
Medical Assistant
Southern Illinois GI Specilists
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Preparing exam rooms, rooming patients, collecting and recording vital signs, documented medical history, obtained medical records including labs and imaging from other healthcare facilities, entered recent reference records into patients charts, Scheduled patients for follow ups and in office procedures, answered multiple phone lines, EMR charting, called patients to reschedule appointments and answer any questions they may have. assisted and worked Nurse Practitioners and a M.D.
Medical Assistant
Sparta Community Hospital and Clinics
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Prepare exam rooms, take and record vitals, room patients, briefed Doctors on every patient, assisted in minor surgical procedures, performed EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing, drug testing. gave immunizations, administered medicine via shots, rapid strep and urine tests, submitted prescription refill requests to pharmacies, schedules diagnostic and imaging tests, scheduled and sent referrals to other facilities, collected and packed biological specimens for lab analyses, patient education, kept medical supplies stocked. worked directly under M.D and Nurse Practitioners. I also floated to the Urgent Care location often.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Henderson County High School
Henderson, KYMedical Assistant - undefined
U.S Career Institute
Ft. Collins, CO07-2017
Highschool Diploma - undefined
Penn Foster Highschool
Scranton, PA10-2016
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY08-2002
Skills
- EMR Charting
- BSL/AED/CPR until 2022
- Scheduling
- HIPPA
- Venipuncture/ Phlebotomy
- Wound Care
- Data entry
- Immunizations/ injections
- EKG
- Vital signs
- Medical terminology
- Detail oriented/multi tasker
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Recording data
- Patient preparation
- Specimen handling
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Deaconess Health System Inc.
12.2021 - 06.2026
Phlebotomist/ Paramedical Examiner
New Med Diagnostics
06.2020 - 09.2020
Medical Assistant
Southern Illinois GI Specilists
11.2019 - 02.2020
Personal Caregiver
Martha Stone
01.2018 - 01.2021
Medical Assistant
Sparta Community Hospital and Clinics
10.2017 - 04.2018
Medical Assistant - undefined
U.S Career Institute
Highschool Diploma - undefined
Penn Foster Highschool
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Madisonville Community College
Highschool Diploma -
Henderson County High School