Amber Underwood
Stroud,OK
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with three years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling, and processing samples and specimens.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
St. Anthony's Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Played an integral role in managing inventory levels within the department, ordering necessary supplies while minimizing waste to maintain cost-effective operations.
Phlebotomy Team Lead
St. Francis Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Enhanced team morale with effective communication and proactive problem-solving strategies.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Collaborated with laboratory staff to maintain proper specimen handling, storage, and transport procedures, resulting in fewer rejected samples.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Facilitated cross-training initiatives to enhance overall team skills and versatility in various aspects of phlebotomy responsibilities.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Central Technology Center - Sapulpa
Sapulpa, OK07.2021
High School Diploma -
Stroud High School
Stroud, OK05.2013
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy - Health Science
Central Technology Center - Drumright
Drumright, OK05.2013
Skills
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Team Leader
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Finger Stick Method
- Specimen Collection
- Capillary puncture
- Blood culture collection
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Arterial Blood Draws
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Quality control guidelines
- Adaptable approach
Timeline
Phlebotomist
St. Anthony's Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Phlebotomy Team Lead
St. Francis Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2023
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Central Technology Center - Sapulpa
High School Diploma -
Stroud High School
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy - Health Science
Central Technology Center - Drumright