Ashley Pickard
Lafayette
Summary
Experienced and caring Phlebotomist with four years of experience in laboratory settings. Skilled at alleviating patient anxieties and consistently achieving successful venipunctures on the first attempt. Proficient in performing skin puncture draws using various needle gauges and collection techniques customized to meet each patient's specific needs. Committed to delivering high-quality care and ensuring a comfortable experience for all individuals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Nephrology Associates of Syracuse
10.2023 - Current
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily as needed
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Saint Joseph's Hospital Health Center
12.2021 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
PHLEBOTOMIST
American Red Cross
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cicero North Syracuse High School
Cicero, NY06-2018
Skills
- Venipuncture
- EMR recordkeeping
- Donor screening
- Medical terminology
- Communication
- Patient care
- Sample and specimen collection
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Nephrology Associates of Syracuse
10.2023 - Current
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Saint Joseph's Hospital Health Center
12.2021 - Current
PHLEBOTOMIST
American Red Cross
01.2021 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Cicero North Syracuse High School
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