AMBER DANIELS
Dallas
Summary
Developed expertise in blood collection and patient care in clinical setting, seeking to transition into new field. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols. Committed to leveraging transferrable skills to contribute effectively in new professional environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Specialist
Synetics
09.2024 - Current
- Built strong relationships with patients through clear communication and empathetic care during blood draws.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure accurate patient identification and specimen labeling.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing laboratory efficiency and safety measures.
- Acted as a liaison between laboratory staff and other healthcare providers, ensuring timely communication of critical test results.
- Demonstrated excellent manual dexterity during blood draws, ensuring minimal discomfort for patients throughout the procedure.
Phlebotomy Specialist
RPC Staffing
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Built strong relationships with patients through clear communication and empathetic care during blood draws.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure accurate patient identification and specimen labeling.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing laboratory efficiency and safety measures.
- Acted as a liaison between laboratory staff and other healthcare providers, ensuring timely communication of critical test results.
Lab Support Specialist II/PCT
Charlton Methodist Medical Center
03.2013 - 01.2024
- Collect quality specimens in ER from patients; ages ranging from 2 months to 99 years
- Perform EKG's and Vital Signs
- Perform CPR on unresponsive patients
- Assist placing and removing splints and sutures
- Transport patient to CT, ultrasound, and floor
- Oversee and precep new PCT
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics
07.2012 - 03.2013
- Collect quality specimens in a IOP located in Pediatric Associates of Dallas, ranging from ages 2 weeks to 18 years
- Collect between 30-50 specimens a day
- Process specimens for pick up at the end of the day
Phlebotomist II
Medix Staffing Solutions
03.2012 - 07.2012
- Collect quality specimens from patients ranging 2 weeks to 90 years old
- Complete outpatient lab assignments with CPL and Quest Diagnostics
- Collect and processing specimens
- Log specimens into cerner
- Recollect and assist ER with hard collections
Phlebotomist II
Baylor Medical Center of Irving
03.2005 - 02.2012
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Phlebotomist I
Carter Blood Care
02.2000 - 03.2005
- Check patients vital signs
- Check hematocrit
- Met requirements to donate blood
- Collect whole blood, platelets, or plasma on apheresis machine and blood pick up
Education
Diploma -
Wilmer-Hutchins High School
Health Training Certification - Phlebotomy
PCI Health Training
Health Training Certification - Medical Assistant
PCI Health Training
Nursing
Cedar Valley College
01.2001
Skills
- Research Assistance
- Assay Development
- Data Analysis
- Laboratory Automation
- Check patients vital signs
- Check hematocrit
- Met requirements to donate blood
- Collect whole blood
- Collect platelets
- Collect plasma
- Apheresis machine operation
- Blood pick up
- Blood collection techniques
- Order of draw
- Capillary puncture
- Specimen handling
Timeline
Phlebotomy Specialist
Synetics
09.2024 - Current
Phlebotomy Specialist
RPC Staffing
01.2024 - 09.2024
Lab Support Specialist II/PCT
Charlton Methodist Medical Center
03.2013 - 01.2024
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics
07.2012 - 03.2013
Phlebotomist II
Medix Staffing Solutions
03.2012 - 07.2012
Phlebotomist II
Baylor Medical Center of Irving
03.2005 - 02.2012
Phlebotomist I
Carter Blood Care
02.2000 - 03.2005
Health Training Certification - Phlebotomy
PCI Health Training
Health Training Certification - Medical Assistant
PCI Health Training
Nursing
Cedar Valley College
Diploma -
Wilmer-Hutchins High School