Ashley Willis
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Experienced Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant with a strong background in high-volume, fast-paced hospital and blood bank settings. Demonstrated expertise in routine blood drawing procedures and a deep understanding of maintaining the highest quality standards when collecting, labeling, and processing samples and specimens. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring accurate results through meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lab Phlebotomist / Lab Administration
UChicago Medicine Advent Health
09.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to varying patient needs, including accommodating special requests or working with individuals who have unique medical conditions.
- Provided excellent patient care with effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and hospital staff.
- Increased accuracy of test results by carefully following established procedures for specimen collection and handling.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Oversaw the best practices for receiving and storing specimen samples to ensure quality control.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when preparing specimens for analysis, resulting in accurate test outcomes.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the laboratory, performing routine cleaning tasks and ensuring a sterile environment for accurate test results.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Donor Support Technician / Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensured accurate data entry and record-keeping, resulting in streamlined processing of donations.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for donors, adhering to strict sanitation protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and maintain optimal performance levels.
- Assisted in the recruitment of new donors through targeted outreach efforts and community events.
- Contributed to overall donation center success by meeting or exceeding individual collection targets regularly.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate blood collection services.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by processing, labeling, and storing specimens according to established protocols.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomist / Lab
Chicago School of Phlebotomy
Naperville, ILDiploma -
Proviso East High School
Maywood, IL05.2019
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Documentation and Record keeping
- Patient Support
- Specimen Preparation
- Venipuncture
- Specimen Labeling
- Medical Records Review
- Sample and Specimen Collection
- Hospital Medical terminology
- Specimen handling
- Team collaboration
- Specimen processing
- Safe specimen handling
- CLIA & OSHA compliance
- Lab testing and reporting
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- PT - Phlebotomy Tech
Education
Proviso East High school 2015-2019
Timeline
Lab Phlebotomist / Lab Administration
UChicago Medicine Advent Health
09.2023 - Current
Donor Support Technician / Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma Center
01.2023 - 01.2024
Diploma -
Proviso East High School
Certificate - Phlebotomist / Lab
Chicago School of Phlebotomy
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