Amari Coleman
Nashville,TN
Summary
Achieved a significant reduction in contamination rates through meticulous blood sample processing.,Delivered a high standard of patient interaction, promoting a positive healthcare experience.,Applied expert venipuncture skills to minimize patient discomfort during blood collection procedures. Also, a Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist I
Mercy (Southeast Hospital)
12.2024 - Current
- Collected and processed blood samples from patients, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene protocols.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for testing, maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
- Utilized venipuncture techniques and equipment, including vacutainer systems, to perform blood draws with minimal discomfort to patients.
Mental Health Technician
Southeast Behavioral Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Monitored patient behaviors and provided support during daily activities.
- Assisted in implementing individualized treatment plans under clinical supervision.
- Conducted routine safety checks to ensure a secure environment for patients.
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates to healthcare team effectively.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall treatment effectiveness.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Blanchard Elementary
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow. Monitored student actions and applied established interventions to redirect behavior and resolve conflicts.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance. Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency. Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Helped classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives. Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Phlebotomist I
Southeast Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021
- As a Phlebotomist I was known for being highly accurate and organized in collecting, preparing, and storing blood samples. Also, I was responsible for a variety of venipuncture techniques involving the collection of blood specimens from patients for lab procedures and used in diagnosis.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport. Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients. Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols. Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays. Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection. Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily. Organized daily work based on collection priority. Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures. Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles. Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Education
Non-Degree Program - Esthetician
Renaissance Beauty Academy
Cape Girardeau, USA06.2023
High School Diploma -
Egyptian High School
Tamms, USA05.2018
Skills
- Specimen Preparation - Expert
- Safety Protocols - Expert
- Team Collaboration - Expert
- Communication Skills - Expert
- Clinical Protocols - Expert
- Attention to Detail - Expert
- Patient Interaction - Expert
- Venipuncture Techniques - Expert
- Blood Collection - Expert
- HIPAA Compliance
- Strategic Methods
- Phlebotomy Functions
- Urinalysis Testing
- Body Treatments
- Laboratory Testing
- Specimen Transport
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Laboratory Techniques
- Patient Support
- Patient care
- Order of draw
- Specimen handling
- Venipuncture
Certification
- Esthetics Certificate / Diploma
- Level 2 Achievement after 1 Month Certificate
- Highest Referrals certificate
- A+ Grades and Attendance certificate
Languages
English - Native
Interests
lash, bartend at weddings, babysit, sell plates and drinks
Timeline
Phlebotomist I
Mercy (Southeast Hospital)
12.2024 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Blanchard Elementary
09.2023 - 02.2024
Mental Health Technician
Southeast Behavioral Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2024
Phlebotomist I
Southeast Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2021
Non-Degree Program - Esthetician
Renaissance Beauty Academy
High School Diploma -
Egyptian High School