Arielle Barnes
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Proactive and Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 7 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced and trauma I level hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Dedicated to maintaining highest quality standards when serving community of patients, collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Aureus Medical
04.2022 - Current
- Flexible and Enthusiastic travel phlebotomist temporarily relocating and traveling to cities in need of reliable phlebotomist such as Ypsilanti, MI at the University of Michigan extending my contract the max consecutive times leaving a long lasting and positive impact on my patients, their families and my lab and hospital staff as well.
- Following all HIPAA rules, laws and regulations, Greeting patients in private hospital rooms and informing them of the steps and procedures to take place for the purpose of obtaining blood per Physician ordered tests, further informing them of any available information as thoroughly as possible in an upbeat and positive manner, easing any anxiety and worries as much as possible.
- Preparing cart per shift and restocking at each end. Assisting with stock room organization and inventory as well as keeping work areas in patient rooms and else where as neat and clean as possible
- Working in training facilities and
- Successfully obtained blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles, very aware of expiration dates and possible non sterile supplies.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Phlebotomist Technician
Med Travelers
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Eager and Enthusiastic travel phlebotomist temporarily relocating and traveling to cities in need of reliable phlebotomist during COVID peak such as St. Louis, MO, Salt Lake City, UT and New York City, NY. at the University hospitals and private facilities as well.
- Following all HIPAA rules, laws and regulations.
- Assuming positions of training new employees displaying great tact and precision.
- Working well with families and uneasy toddlers and children.
- Successfully obtained blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles, very aware of expiration dates and possible non sterile supplies.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Phlebotomy Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Local, Friendly, Passionate & Approachable Phlebotomist driven to promote wellness and joy in our community hospital and clinics.
- Effectively collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles and furthering my education, being promoted and awarded honors within the company during the beginning stages of COVID.
- All phlebotomist duties, most lab processing duties ie centrifuge use, specimen date entry, etc.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures and HIPAA.
- Making life long lasting connections within the hospitals and clinics with patients, their families and co workers the same.
Phlebotomist Technician
Siter-neubauer & Associate
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Upbeat, Motivated and Well- Adapted Phlebotomist contracted to The Federal Government Las Vegas based 'Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center' as civilian.
- Completing multiple civilian based orientations to work in unison along side of Air Force personnel.
- Cheerfully greeted and communicated with military families during blood collection visits creating a positive workplace environment.
- Successfully completed all "out patient & in patient" phlebotomist duties.
- Protected patients by following all federally trained instructions in the event of active shooter, bomb threat or other emergency.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Healthcare Training Institute - Kenner
Kenner, LA01.2017
High School Diploma -
Warren Easton Senior High School
New Orleans, LA05.2009
Skills
- Manual and Finger Dexterity
- Specimen Collection
- Heel Sticks
- Tracking Specimens
- Keen Attention to Detail
- Genuine Empathetic Character
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
Aureus Medical
04.2022 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Ochsner Medical Center
12.2019 - 12.2020
Phlebotomist Technician
Med Travelers
01.2019 - 04.2022
Phlebotomist Technician
Siter-neubauer & Associate
01.2017 - 01.2018
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Healthcare Training Institute - Kenner
High School Diploma -
Warren Easton Senior High School