April Reid
McIntosh,AL
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist with three years of experience in hospital and blood bank settings. Well-versed in completing venipuncture and capillary punctures and easing patient stress. Productive worker collects and stores units of blood, confirms medical documents and performs essential functions accurately. I am also a CNA I have experience taking vitals performing health history for patients of all ages.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Mobile
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Verified specimen information, completed data entry and properly matched patient information to specimens
- Cleaned, sanitized and maintained department equipment and work areas according to facility standards
- Collected specimens from patients in rooms, emergency department and other hospital units
- Executed quality control program for phlebotomy procedures to improve accuracy rate and minimize sample rejection.
Mobile Phlebotomist
The American Red Cross
Mobile
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Cleaned, sanitized and maintained department equipment and work areas according to facility standards, loaded and transported equipment for blood drives, assembled and disassembled equipment for proper transport
- Verified specimen information, completed data entry and properly matched patient information to specimens, performed veinipuncture procedure on donors, provided care to donors experiencing complications
- Assessed donors health history by taking vital signs to ensure safety of the donor and for the recipient of the product
- Maintained specimen integrity from collection point and up to point transferred to technical staff
- Ensuring proper temperature of product is kept while in transport.
Phlebotomist / Apheresis Technician
Kedrion Plasma
Mobile, AL
04.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- 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.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Supported quality assurance efforts by diligently documenting all relevant information during the collection process, ensuring accurate test results for patients and providers alike.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Operated and maintained apheresis machines for optimal safety of donors
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Hasting's Christian Academy
Bay Minette, ALSkills
- Tracking specimens
- Medical records maintenance
- Donor screening
- Sharps disposal
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Package specimens
- Secure biohazards
- Conduct tests
- Collect samples
- Calibrate equipment
- Maintain confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Phlebotomist / Apheresis Technician
Kedrion Plasma
04.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
06.2023 - 03.2024
Mobile Phlebotomist
The American Red Cross
03.2021 - 09.2023
High School Diploma - General Studies
Hasting's Christian Academy