Andrea Thomas-Anthony
Phlebotomist
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 24 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.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics, Patient Services
224 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn N.Y 11201
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Phlebotomy Technician
Apps Paramedical Services
42-40 Bell Blvd Ste 305 Queens N.Y 11361
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture method
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Patient Care Technician
Kings County Hospital Center
451 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn N.Y 11203
09.2008 - 07.2015
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Education
No Degree - Youth/ Mental Health First Aid
Certified Mental Health First Aid
Long Island City, NY10.2018
No Degree - EMT-Defibrillation
New York State Department Of Health
Brooklyn, NY02.2001
No Degree - Phlebotomy/EKG Technician
Brooklyn Learning Center
475 Nostrand Avenue N.Y 1121606.1999
GED -
University Of The State Of New York
New York, NY10.1996
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Blood Cultures
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- HIPAA
- Data Entry
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Phlebotomy Functions
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Medical Records Maintenance
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics, Patient Services
01.2020 - 12.2022
Phlebotomy Technician
Apps Paramedical Services
05.2019 - 12.2019
Patient Care Technician
Kings County Hospital Center
09.2008 - 07.2015
No Degree - Youth/ Mental Health First Aid
Certified Mental Health First Aid
No Degree - EMT-Defibrillation
New York State Department Of Health
No Degree - Phlebotomy/EKG Technician
Brooklyn Learning Center
GED -
University Of The State Of New York