ASHLEY PICCONE
Williamstown,NJ
Summary
Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 19 years 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Lab Corp
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Phlebotomist
Infinity Clinical Laboratories/SMA Lab
12.2012 - 06.2023
- Obtaining blood by venipuncture, inventory, processing patient specimens, patient registration
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
05.2007 - 12.2012
- 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.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- 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.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Education
Chubb Institute
Cherry Hill, NJ05.2007
High School Diploma -
Capitol High School - Online
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- HIPAA
- Data Entry
- Quality Control
- CPR/AED
Certification
NHA Phlebotomy Certification
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Lab Corp
08.2023 - 02.2024
Phlebotomist
Infinity Clinical Laboratories/SMA Lab
12.2012 - 06.2023
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
05.2007 - 12.2012
Chubb Institute
High School Diploma -
Capitol High School - Online