Alexis Bell
Healthcare
Ewa Beach,HI
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 4+ years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist/TLA
Diagnostic Laboratories
Honolulu, HI
09.2023 - Current
- Accurately identifies patients and collects specimens indicated in the orders placed by authorized orderers.
- Accurately labels specimens and verifies specimen integrity.
- Processes electronic and paper orders for laboratory services.
- Prepares written documentation and submits incident reports, as required by the department, for laboratory testing and event reporting.
- Processes specimens for analysis, including centrifuging and aliquoting.
- Distributes specimens to proper areas of the laboratory.
- Reports laboratory values requiring notification to units and assists with add-ons.
- Coordinates, draws, and assignments for the shift.
- Services outpatients as needed.
- Obtains and/or verifies pertinent patient information for laboratory testing and/or billing purposes.
- Verifies information on requisitions for accuracy; obtains information as needed to ensure completeness.
- Enters specimen information into Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
- Orders Test in Question (TIQs).
- Performs other collections as required. Urine or blood collections for drug testing.
Breath alcohol testing (BAT).
Performs observed collections.
Observed nasal, nasal, and/or nasopharyngeal collections as required.
Accurately identifies donor and completes chain of custody documents according to SOPs.
Serves as a witness on behalf of DLS.
- Prepares samples to ship to Central Laboratory or designated reference laboratory for testing.
- Verifies receipt of specimens in Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), including interfaced lab orders.
- Monitors pending lists and conducts investigations of missing specimens.
- Verifies accuracy of patient and order information on requisitions for billing and testing purposes.
- Enters specimen information into LIS.
- Operates lab equipment such as, but not limited to, centrifuges, vortex mixers, etc.
- Informs supervisor of occurrences affecting lab tests, such as, but not limited to, specimen quality, equipment problems, or unusual patient data.
- Processes and handles specimens to maintain specimen integrity, according to established procedures.
- Identifies, prepares, and processes specimens for testing, transport, or shipping, including but not limited to labeling, handling, preserving, or fixing specimens.
- Conducts specimen investigation and troubleshooting.
- Loads and unloads specimens onto individual testing equipment or lab automation system (LAS), as applicable.
- Data entry of results and documentation on worksheets, with review by licensed personnel.
- Archives and retrieves specimens from storage for add-on testing, and discards specimens upon expiration of storage period.
- Organizes, racks, and maintains departmental storage of specimens, and disposes of waste items.
- Processes shipments of supplies, orders, and verifies inventory.
- Moves equipment or necessary supplies for lab use.
- Operates laboratory computer system(s) and performs necessary tasks, which may include the use of various functions to resolve pre-analytical problems and extract pertinent information.
- Answers telephone, receives, and relays messages, which may include messages regarding specimen pick-up, laboratory reports, test orders, etc.
- Maintains files and retrieves material according to established systems and procedures.
- Keeps abreast of new or revised technical procedures in the department's procedure manual.
- Works with clients and/or departments to resolve problems.
- Assists with training new employees and students in the performance of procedures and assists with completing the training checklist.
Landing Support Specialist
United States Marine
Kaneohe Bay, HI
05.2019 - 05.2023
- Served as a Non-Commissioned Officer for Headquarter and Service Company
- Assists in maintaining accountability of about 200+ Marines and Sailors
- Completed basic first aid tactics such as CPR, basic life saving steps, how to transport a casualty, how to stop bleeding, and how to identify poisonous animals and insects
- Trained in the doctrinal concepts of landing support and the landing force support party; conducting port, arrival/departure airfield, helicopter landing zone, and rail head operations
- Trained in the application of automated information systems
- Certified and trained in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material
- Received training for violence prevention and awareness, suicide awareness, and sexual assault/harassment awareness and prevention.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Vincent Healthcare
Billings, MT
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Helped to set up medical equipment and assist with some medical procedures
- Performed direct resident care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social, and spiritual wellbeing by providing assistance with personal hygiene and physical comfort, nutrition, elimination/prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Village Senior Residence
Missoula, MT
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Transported patients between rooms, appointments, or testing locations
- Performed direct resident care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social, and spiritual wellbeing by providing assistance with personal hygiene and physical comfort, nutrition, elimination/prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
- Answered calls for help and observed patient conditions or behaviors
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, conditions, progress, and concerns.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rosebud Healthcare Center
Forsyth, MT
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
Education
Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar -
03.2020
Basic Landing Support Specialist -
11.2019
High School Diploma -
05.2018
Hawaii Pacific University -
Skills
- Dexterity
- Detail Oriented
- Team Player
- Patient support
- HIPAA Compliance
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Data Entry
- Mentoring
- Problem Solving
- Ability to work under pressure
- Medical Records Management
- Staff Management
- Health Education
- Transporting Specimens
- Responding to emergency situations
- Paperwork Processing
- Blood collection
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Communication abilities
Certification
- American Education Certification Association (AECA) Phlebotomy License, 03/01/23
Awards
- Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Certificate of Commendation (individual award)
- 6 Letters of Appreciation
- 2 Expert Rifle Qualification Badges
References
- Brittny Fujihara, Trainer for DLS, 808-475-4323
- Katherine Luu, Supervisor for TLA's with DLS, 808-358-8838
- Misty Boyer, Director of Nursing at Rosebud Healthcare Center, 406-690-8482
- Heaven Beals, Trainer at Rosebud Healthcare Center, 406-812-0749
- Wendy Killebrew, High School teacher, 812-589-2201
- Jaimi, Director of Nursing at The Village Senior Residence, 406-493-5126
- Changmee, Assistant Director of Nursing at The Village Senior Residence, 406-546-7593
- Dee, Trainer at St. Vincent Healthcare, 406-371-3395
- Maeryn Reynolds, Co-worker with the United States Marine Corps, 985-590-8595
- Christina Mota, Company First Sergeant Littoral Logistics Battalion 3 CLC A, (619)-992-7835
- Ruben Duran, Platoon Gunnery Sergeant Littoral Logistics Battalion 3 CLC A, (805) 863-2273
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Phlebotomist
References
References available upon request.
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Timeline
Phlebotomist/TLA
Diagnostic Laboratories
09.2023 - Current
Landing Support Specialist
United States Marine
05.2019 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Vincent Healthcare
01.2019 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Village Senior Residence
08.2018 - 12.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rosebud Healthcare Center
02.2016 - 05.2018
Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar -
Basic Landing Support Specialist -
High School Diploma -
Hawaii Pacific University -
- American Education Certification Association (AECA) Phlebotomy License, 03/01/23
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