Ashley Schells
Health Care
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Accomplished phlebotomist with expertise in venipuncture and patient care, honed at Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc. Demonstrated proficiency in specimen transport and lab safety, ensuring quality control. Recognized for maintaining patient comfort and safety, leveraging strong communication skills to enhance patient experience and support healthcare teams effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician/ CLA
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
Arlington
09.2021 - 03.2026
- Assisted nursing staff in daily patient care activities and tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Phlebotomist
Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
Fort Worth
04.2017 - 07.2021
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Utilized aseptic techniques to prevent infection and cross-contamination during blood collection.
- Collected blood specimens from patients efficiently
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- 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.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy Technician
03.2023
- National Certification: #384-11019
- State Certification: #LSP50601161
License - Nurse Aide
10.2012
- License Number: #NA0008888924
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Capillary Sticks
- ICU Setting
- Patient Vitals
- Memory Care/Rehab
- Lab Safety
- Specimen Transport
- Data Entry/Charting
- Biohazard/Waste Disposal
- Quality Control
- Basic Life Support
- AED Training
- PPE Use
- ADLS
References
Phillip King
P: (940)704-7001
E: phillipking@texashealth.org
Gracie
P: (972) 795-4026
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/ CLA - Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2026
Phlebotomist - Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
04.2017 - 07.2021
Lone Star Phlebotomy - Certification, Phlebotomy Technician
Spring Pack Healthcare, LLC - License, Nurse Aide