Alicia Harris
Highland,IN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with over 10 years of hands-on care experience, supported by a solid foundation as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Proficient in assisting with daily living activities, observing and reporting patient changes, and ensuring comfort and dignity for diverse patient populations. Six months of laboratory diagnostic experience enhances technical skills, including excellent aseptic technique and meticulous attention to detail. Recognized for fostering positive relationships with patients and families while promoting wellness through holistic, patient-centered care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Collected blood specimens using various venipuncture techniques including vacutainer tubes, syringes, and butterfly needles.
- Ensured patient identification and labeling accuracy for all samples.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment following hospital infection control protocols.
- Delivered compassionate patient care and explained procedures to reduce anxiety.
- Collaborated with nursing and laboratory staff to ensure timely processing of specimens.
Phlebotomy Technician
Alverno Laboratories
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Promoted mission, vision, and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
IMS Professional Home Care, Inc
11.2012 - 02.2022
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies
- Provided pre- and post-operative care
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
- Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry
- Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
Activity Aide
Windmill Nursing Pavilion
01.2009 - 02.2016
- Assist patients with group activities
- Transport residents to and from activities
- Prepare refreshments
- Engage in patient daily readings, writing task flow, setting up equipment, and insuring that all arrangements are done on time
- Assist in other tasks assigned by the activity director
- Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures
- Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - License Number 99134526A
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN12-2025
High School Diploma - General
State of Illinois High School Diploma
Chicago, IL04-2024
Certificate - Certified Phlebotomist
Stars Academy
Hickory Hills, IL05.2023
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Best Med
Dolton, IL10.2012
Skills
- Recording Vital Signs
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Compassionate
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Verifying patient information and labeling blood samples properly
- Patient confidentiality
- Time management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Venipuncture
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2025
Phlebotomy Technician
Alverno Laboratories
06.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
IMS Professional Home Care, Inc
11.2012 - 02.2022
Activity Aide
Windmill Nursing Pavilion
01.2009 - 02.2016
Licensed Practical Nursing - License Number 99134526A
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma - General
State of Illinois High School Diploma
Certificate - Certified Phlebotomist
Stars Academy
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Best Med