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Andre' Usher

Vallejo,CA

Summary

Care-focused Phlebotomist. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need.

Overview

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Work History

Intern

Cal Regional Career Accelerated Learning
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Conducted venipuncture(50) and other CT procedures.

Education

Associate Degree - Communication Studies

Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA

Skills

  • Infection Control
  • Medical Records Maintenance
  • Biohazard Disposal
  • Supply Restocking
  • Specimen Labeling Procedures
  • Sample and Specimen Collection
  • Venipuncture
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Specimen handling
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Strategy Implementation
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomists , California Department of Health - November 20, 2023 - November 19, 2025

Timeline

Intern

Cal Regional Career Accelerated Learning
06.2022 - 07.2022

Associate Degree - Communication Studies

Solano Community College
  • Certified Phlebotomists , California Department of Health - November 20, 2023 - November 19, 2025
Andre' Usher