Amethyst Gaines
Houston,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Phlebotomist offering 7 years of experience in laboratory and clinical settings. Technically proficient in key phlebotomy techniques, universal precautions and sterilization protocols. Team-oriented and skilled in training students and new hires on policies and procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel phlebotomist/lab processor
Asante rogue regional medical center
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Receiving, labeling, and safely storing blood, toxic, and tissue samples to be tested.
- Discussing and answering any questions regarding the results.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
Travel phlebotomist
Sanford medical center
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Phlebotomist Technician
LABCORP CLINICAL
04.2016 - 11.2021
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
- Urine Forensic drug screen collections, Paternity collections, Biometric Screen
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy Certificate
LONE STAR COLLEGE
Conroe, TX02.2013
BSBM - Business Administration And Management
BUSINESS OF SCIENCE MANAGMENT; UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Houston, TX01.2009
Skills
- Results Analysis
- Test Routing Software
- Spreadsheet Data Tracking
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Blood and Urine Analysis
- Sample Incubation
- Patient Relations
- Biohazard Disposal
Accomplishments
- Supervised and trained phlebotomy students on standard venipuncture techniques and pain minimizations strategies.
- Earned recognition from department leaders, for excellence in delivering phlebotomy services.
Certification
- CPT, NHA - 2021
Timeline
Travel phlebotomist/lab processor
Asante rogue regional medical center
09.2022 - 12.2022
Travel phlebotomist
Sanford medical center
11.2021 - 09.2022
Phlebotomist Technician
LABCORP CLINICAL
04.2016 - 11.2021
No Degree - Phlebotomy Certificate
LONE STAR COLLEGE
BSBM - Business Administration And Management
BUSINESS OF SCIENCE MANAGMENT; UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
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