Amanda Watson
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Ambitious, charismatic, and confident individual seeking a career in phlebotomy. Flexible and willing to experience both inpatient and outpatient needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
Radiology Assistant
Condell Hospital
Libertyville, IL
03.2020 - Current
- Educated patients on diagnostic imaging processes and positioning and counseled patients to address concerns and answer inquiries.
- Positioned patients properly for scans and procedures, calmly giving instructions on when to stay still to optimize scans.
- Reset examination rooms between appointments by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Completed general administrative tasks to support radiology department.
- Selected equipment for use in cat scan and x-ray setup according to specifications of examination.
- Starts IV's
Phlebotomy Technician
Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, IL
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Phlebotomy Intern
Highland Park Hospital
Highland Park, IL
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Completed more than 259 successful draws on children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
- Performed a variety of routine blood drawing procedures including venipuncture, in both inpatient and outpatient, using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, butterfly needles, straight needles, and finger sticks
- Stocked phlebotomy cart with appropriate supplies
- Labeled, dated, initialed, and distributed specimens to laboratory
- Collected non-blood specimens, such as urine and nasal.
Student Aide
Harper College
Palatine, IL
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Career and Technical Programs
- Copied, logged, and scanned supporting documentation
- Restocked supplies in neat and easily-accessible fashion
- Answered calls in a timely manner
- Coached new employees on performance standards.
Education
Phlebotomy Certification -
Harper College
Palatine, IL02.2019
High School Diploma -
Niles West High School
Skokie, IL06.2011
Skills
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Good work ethic
- PPE use
- Patient positioning
- Medical procedure support
- Needle localization
- Patient safety
- Drawing blood
- Sanitation and sterilization
Certification
Phlebotomy Technician Certification May 2019 American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) 2023 BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Certification 2023 American Heart Association
References
References and recommendation letters are available on request.
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Radiology Assistant
Condell Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Condell Medical Center
05.2019 - 03.2020
Phlebotomy Intern
Highland Park Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2019
Student Aide
Harper College
01.2017 - 01.2019
Phlebotomy Certification -
Harper College
High School Diploma -
Niles West High School