ANGELA HAWKINS
Dedicated phlebotomist with expertise in venipuncture, patient care, and specimen handling. Committed to enhancing patient experiences through compassionate communication and strict adherence to HIPAA compliance.
Experienced phlebotomist skilled in efficient blood collection and specimen handling. Adaptable in working with diverse patient populations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols while enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care.
Healthcare professional prepared for role in phlebotomy with strong foundation in patient care and specimen collection. Proven track record of handling blood draws and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Known for excellent teamwork and ability to adapt to changing clinical needs, ensuring consistent results and patient satisfaction.
Work History
Phlebotomist
13 Years 11 Months- Performed venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques to collect blood samples efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and maintained sterile environments for all procedures.
- Ordering center supplies
- Trained in all aspects of collections, to include infants, drug screens, DNA
- Worked directly with students from area phlebotomy training courses to acquire required successful blood draws. Often, suggested some of these students become employees of Labcorp.
- Credit card collection collection
- Recording and maintaining temperature and cleaning logs for the center
- Purging all files for the center
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, ensuring availability for seamless operations in the lab.
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- 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.