Andleeb Iqbal
Lawrenceville,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Phlebotomist known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in venipuncture, specimen collection, and patient communication, ensuring comfort and clarity during procedures. Excel in time management, adaptability, and empathy, skills that enhance patient experience and streamline laboratory operations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Associate
Ross Dress for Less
Lawrenceville, NJ
04.2024 - Current
- Organized merchandise displays to attract customers and promote sales.
- Provided ongoing training for new staff members.
- Assisted customers in finding products, answered questions, and made product recommendations.
- Organized backroom storage areas for efficient access to merchandise.
- Ensured compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Adhered to safety policies while handling hazardous materials or chemicals.
- Attended team meetings to discuss sales goals, upcoming promotions.
Phlebotomy Intern
Capital Health
Hamilton, NJ
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control guidelines when performing blood draws.
- Provided phlebotomy services according to established standards and practices.
- Educated patients on pre-test preparation, post-test care, and any related issues that may arise from their lab results.
- Assisted other medical personnel in preparing patients for testing, including taking vital signs and collecting urine samples.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Conducted patient interviews and verified medical records to confirm test requisitions.
Woman Medical Officer
Government of Pakistan
Fatehpur, Punjab
03.2002 - 12.2021
- Assessed patient's medical history and symptoms to accurately diagnose illnesses.
- Educated patients about their conditions and medications prescribed.
- Served as mentor for junior doctors in training programs.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate optimal patient care plans.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
- Worked with patients and families to design care plans.
Education
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Quaid E Azam Medical College
Bahawalpur07-1999
Skills
- Infection Control
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Specimen handling
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Communication abilities
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Saraiki
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Retail Associate
Ross Dress for Less
04.2024 - Current
Phlebotomy Intern
Capital Health
05.2023 - 05.2023
Woman Medical Officer
Government of Pakistan
03.2002 - 12.2021
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Mercer County Community College
Bachelor of Science - Medicine
Quaid E Azam Medical College