Angelina Ware
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 14 year background in laboratory settings. 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
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Centers Laboratory
Cedar Knolls, NJ
02.2023 - Current
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness
Mobile Phlebotomist
Clinical laboratory of New Jersey
Verona , NJ
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
- Treated blood-related chronic disorders by performing therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Compiled and submitted data for demographic research.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy
Phlebotomist
Infinity Diagnostics
Bayonne, NJ
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
- Handled insurance verification tasks
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists
- Perform cancer screenings
- Check in and Check out Patients
- Stock Utility Rooms/ Check for Expire Vials
Patient Care Assistant
St. Francis Hospital
Roslyn Heights, NY
05.2014 - 07.2018
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services to ensure well-being
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Ensured patient health and comfort by performing procedures and explaining medical practices and processes
- Stock Clean Utility rooms
- Perform Phlebotomy and Glucose Test
- Clean Foley Catheters/ empty the bags
- Transport Patients
- Do Post Mortem Care
- Administer Enema
- Assist Doctors and Nurses with Various Procedures
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve my position
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Answer Call bells at a timely manner.
Nursing Assistant
Mayfair Medical Center
Hempstead, NY
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Medical Assistant
Select Pediatrics
New Hyde Park, NY
10.2011 - 04.2014
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
- Improved timely payment of bills by developing flexible payment plans for patients
- Pulled charts and prepared for nurse and doctor assessment
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions
- Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Perform Strep/ Flu Test
- Perform Electrocardiograms
- Stock Exam Room
- Assist Doctor/Nurses with various procedures.
Medical Assistant
Premier Healthcare & YAI Center
Bayside, NY
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
- Pulled charts and prepared for nurse and doctor assessment
- Restocked each medical room with adequate supply of medications and supplies in preparation for patients
- Contacted patients regarding unpaid and underpaid accounts to resolve issues
- Perform Electrocardiograms
- Perform Phlebotomy
- Monitor Vitals signs
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
Medical Assistant
Dr.Beck's Physical Therapy Office
Valley Stream, NY
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Assisted physicians in follow-through of care
- Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
Medical Office Assistant
Queens Long Island Medical Group
Valley Stream, NY
04.2008 - 05.2009
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs
- Pulled charts and prepared for nurse and doctor assessment
- Restocked each medical room with adequate supply of medications and supplies in preparation for patients
- Scheduled, rescheduled and handled cancelled appointments for patients
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Cooperman Urgent Care Center
Franklin Square, NY
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes
- Assisted physicians in follow-through of care
- Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
Education
Medical Office Assistant Certificate -
FRANKLIN CAREER INSTITUTE
01.2007
Skills
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Stress Management
- Specimen Collection
- Time Management
- Quality Control
- Tracking Specimens
- Drawing Blood
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient Support
- Specimen Transport
- Biohazard Waste Disposal
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Patient confidentiality
- Measuring vital statistics
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Centers Laboratory
02.2023 - Current
Mobile Phlebotomist
Clinical laboratory of New Jersey
03.2021 - 10.2021
Phlebotomist
Infinity Diagnostics
07.2018 - 01.2020
Nursing Assistant
Mayfair Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
Patient Care Assistant
St. Francis Hospital
05.2014 - 07.2018
Medical Assistant
Select Pediatrics
10.2011 - 04.2014
Medical Assistant
Premier Healthcare & YAI Center
07.2010 - 08.2011
Medical Assistant
Dr.Beck's Physical Therapy Office
01.2009 - 01.2010
Medical Office Assistant
Queens Long Island Medical Group
04.2008 - 05.2009
Medical Assistant
Dr. Cooperman Urgent Care Center
08.2007 - 01.2009
Medical Office Assistant Certificate -
FRANKLIN CAREER INSTITUTE