Ariyana Edwards
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients. I have drawn blood from 300 patients in one day while working at USMD.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Infant Teacher
Cadence Education
Addison, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Encouraged independence while providing guidance during mealtime routines such as eating independently or helping feed others.
- Worked closely with speech therapists on articulation exercises for infants who had difficulty speaking clearly.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when needed to ensure safety of all children in the classroom.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment for infants.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to support infant development.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Provided individualized care and attention to each infant in the classroom.
Phlebotomist
Privia Health
Fort Worth, Texas
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Provided assistance to clinical staff during patient visits.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Calibrated equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
Phlebotomist
USMD Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Calibrated equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
- Reported any abnormal results or trends to supervisor or laboratory manager.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
Grand Prairie, TX02-2025
Associate of Science - Child Development
Tyler Junior College
Troup, TX12-2020
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Documentation requirements
- Early Childhood Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Sanitation Procedures
- Communication development
- Housekeeping skills
- Recordkeeping skills
- Safety awareness
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- First Aid Training
Timeline
Infant Teacher
Cadence Education
07.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Privia Health
11.2023 - 05.2024
Phlebotomist
USMD Fort Worth
05.2022 - 11.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
Associate of Science - Child Development
Tyler Junior College