Alicia Chappell
Bremerton,WA
Summary
Phlebotomy specialist with expertise in blood specimen collection, infection control compliance, and patient care. Proven ability to enhance laboratory workflows and train new staff, ensuring adherence to high standards of practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Specialist
Quest Diagnostics
Bremerton, Washington
06.2024 - Current
- Collected blood specimens using venipuncture and capillary methods for accurate analysis.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for testing, enhancing accuracy and reliability of results.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols during sample handling and infection control.
- Maintained accurate patient records and collection documentation for traceability.
- Provided exceptional patient care throughout blood collection procedures.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy techniques and best practices.
- Collaborated with laboratory team to optimize sample processing workflows.
- Operated laboratory equipment for efficient specimen handling and analysis.
Phlebotomy Specialist
Laboratory Corp Of America
Bremerton, Washington
01.2007 - 06.2024
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques for laboratory analysis.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures during all operations.
- Ensured patient comfort and care during blood collection, contributing to a positive patient experience.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques, safety protocols, and best practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, enhancing reliability of sample collection procedures.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with arterial punctures and blood transfusions.
- Collaborated with the laboratory team to optimize workflows, improving specimen processing efficiency.
- Operated laboratory equipment for specimen handling and performed quality checks on samples.
Education
Medical Assistant Phlebotomist - Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute
Renton12-2006
Associate of Science - Business
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA06-2001
Skills
- Blood specimen collection
- Infection control compliance
- Lab specimen preparation
- Patient record management
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Laboratory equipment operation
Certification
- Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist, State of Washington, 2007
- Medical Assistant- Registered, State of Washington, 2024
Timeline
Phlebotomy Specialist
Quest Diagnostics
06.2024 - Current
Phlebotomy Specialist
Laboratory Corp Of America
01.2007 - 06.2024
Medical Assistant Phlebotomist - Phlebotomy
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Science - Business
Olympic College