Allyson Thomas
Culpeper,VA
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 20 years of experience in different healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist III
UVA Culpeper Medical Center
04.2003 - Current
- Served as Phlebotomy Coordinator for 6 years. (make schedule for 14+ phlebotomists in 4 different departments, Interview potential Phlebotomists with Director, organize training, keep track of rejected Newborn Screens, etc.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Train new hires in Phlebotomy techniques, Hospital protocols, HIPPA, for 17 years.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Worked front desk providing excellent customer service, register drop off labs, fax, answer telephone, etc.
- Run tests in Emergency Room Stat lab, including HCG pregnancy tests (Alere test kits), Strep tests (Cepheid machine), Urinalysis (Clinitek machine)
- Collect blood samples from all patients (newborn, geriatric, inpatient, outpatient, pediatrics, etc.) using venipuncture and dermal puncture techniques. Collect Newborn Screens.
Phlebotomist/Lab Aide
Fauquier Hospital
11.2012 - 11.2017
- Prepared samples for send out to PML, Quest Diagnostics, Mayo, etc., making sure specimens were in the correct vial, container, etc. with proper requisition.
- Worked in Microbiology, plating specimens for culture (stool, urine, sputum).
- Provided support for phlebotomists on patients they could not get.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Disposed of hazardous specimens in proper containers.
- Properly labeled specimens to help each be easily identifiable by lab staff.
Lead Phlebotomist/Front Desk Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
09.2009 - 02.2012
- Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
- Worked front desk and did all phlebotomy draws and collect strep tests. Was soley responsible for front desk and phlebotomy draws.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Specimen Accessioner II
Quest Diagnostics
01.1998 - 04.2003
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Performed Data Entry, centrifuged, aliquoted and delivered specimens to correct departments.
- Trusted to handle critical genetic specimens.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
Data Entry Operator/File Maintenance & Retrieval
Federal Bureau Of Investigations
08.1991 - 02.1997
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained files, records and chronologies of entry activities.
- Repaired files and enclosures
- Took requests from Special Agents via telephone, and helped get files and information needed.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Northern Virginia Community College
Manassas, VA06.1999
Certification - Phlebotomy
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA04.2003
High School Diploma -
Manassas Park High School
Manassas Park, VA06.1991
Skills
- Perform Urinalysis, HCG Pregnancy, and Strep testing
- 8 years of Supervisor experience
- Specimen Transport
- Quality Control
- Perform Registrations and manage confidential records
- Train new phlebotomists
- Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
- Revamped DOT drug screen procedures and collections Took courses to become certified trainer to train phlebotomists
Accomplishments
1995- Was chosen to work on a special assignment task team to censor previously confidential files to get them ready for public review. (F.B.I.)
2008- Completed professional ladder assignment, implemented by Director (UVA)
2014- Pass the Torch award winner of the month (Fauquier)
2017- Voted Phlebotomist of the year by my peers (UVA)
Timeline
Phlebotomist/Lab Aide
Fauquier Hospital
11.2012 - 11.2017
Lead Phlebotomist/Front Desk Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
09.2009 - 02.2012
Phlebotomist III
UVA Culpeper Medical Center
04.2003 - Current
Specimen Accessioner II
Quest Diagnostics
01.1998 - 04.2003
Data Entry Operator/File Maintenance & Retrieval
Federal Bureau Of Investigations
08.1991 - 02.1997
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Northern Virginia Community College
Certification - Phlebotomy
Germanna Community College
High School Diploma -
Manassas Park High School
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