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ANGELA HARRIS

Americus,GA

Summary

Accomplished and energetic professional with a proven track record of success. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization skills, consistently delivering results. Demonstrated ability to drive projects forward and exceed expectations. Excels in fast-paced environments, thriving on challenges and opportunities for growth.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PSC Site Coordinator/Phlebotomist

LabCorp
10.2017 - Current
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging input from all members for process optimization purposes.
  • Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to guidelines.
  • Maintained a safe and productive work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines, promptly addressing any hazards or non-compliance incidents.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
  • Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
  • Improved site safety by conducting regular inspections and implementing necessary corrective actions.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
  • Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
  • Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
  • Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
  • Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
  • Ensured proper identification and documentation of samples, significantly reducing instances of mislabeling.

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostic formerly Solstas Lab Partners
10.2008 - 10.2017
  • Performed a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture, techniques using standard equipment to include vaccutainer tubes and sleeves, toniquets, syringes and butterfly needles
  • Conferred with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears and elicit cooperation.
  • Utilized standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification; record appropriate collection information on proper requisitions
  • Prepared, processed, labeled and stored patient specimens and samples according to departmental procedures using standard techniques and equipment, for subsequent analysis by Clinical Laboratory Staff
  • Assembled equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, disposable container for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests or procedures
  • Verify patients insurance
  • Answer multi-phone, operate fax and copy machine
  • Collect DOT and NON DOT urine drug screens
  • Collect breath alcohol test, pre-employment, random and reasonable suspicious

RCA & Activity Assistant

Magnolia Manor Retirement (RCA) and Nursing Center (Activity Assistant)
01.2000 - 10.2008
  • Recorded Daily vital signs in patient charts
  • Monitor blood sugar & patient temperature
  • Recorded pulse and respiration level
  • Assisted residents with daily routines
  • Administered medications when needed
  • Serve residents their daily meals/snacks
  • Schedule/organize daily activities for residents to include walking, field trips, games, movies, parties, and visitor events

Education

Phlebotomy Tech -

Health Tech of Georgia
Warner Robins, GA
05.2005

High School Diploma - General Studies

Sumter County High School
Americus, GA
05.2001

Skills

  • Resourceful and well-organized: skilled in activity planning, task management and project follow through
  • Effective communication skills: adept in patient relations, negotiations, and conflict resolution
  • Keen sense of responsibility: solid professional standards, excellent track record of dependability
  • Creative problem solver: responds rapidly and appropriately to changing circumstances Evaluates and identifies problems/needs to make astute decisions to effect positive change, and refocus on new priorities

Certification

  • Department of Transportation Urine Drug Screen Collector
  • ASPT - Phlebotomy Techician #620617090009


Timeline

PSC Site Coordinator/Phlebotomist

LabCorp
10.2017 - Current

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostic formerly Solstas Lab Partners
10.2008 - 10.2017

RCA & Activity Assistant

Magnolia Manor Retirement (RCA) and Nursing Center (Activity Assistant)
01.2000 - 10.2008

High School Diploma - General Studies

Sumter County High School

Phlebotomy Tech -

Health Tech of Georgia

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