Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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Kim M. Granderson

Reserve,La

Summary

Diligent employee seeking employment as a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist in a medical clinic or in a hospital team where I may apply my extensive experience and love for helping others.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
New Orleans, LA
08.2023 - Current
  • Properly handling all specimens according to the company's guidelines, protocols, and safety procedures while always maintaining a sanitary and safe workplace
  • Interviewed patients, analyzed and documented medical records, updated and filed documents
  • Utilized my customer service skills to obtain necessary information from outside doctor offices.
  • Process samples such as separate plasma and serum for refrigeration and frozen.

Phlebotomist

St. Tammany Parish Hospital
St. Tammany
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Performed venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain a blood sample for laboratory testing
  • Prepared and organized of patient specimens for testing
  • Delivered blood samples to various departments as required
  • Carefully followed all safety procedures during phlebotomy work
  • Performed laboratory computer operations

Phlebotomist

St. James Parish Hospital
Lutcher, LA
01.2019 - 08.2022
  • Performed venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain a blood sample for laboratory testing
  • Prepared and organized of patient specimens for testing
  • Delivered blood samples to various departments as required
  • Carefully followed all safety procedures during phlebotomy work
  • Performed laboratory computer operations
  • Utilized my customer service skills to obtain necessary information from outside doctors offices, and nursing staff.
  • Traveled to skilled nursing facilities to draw and collect blood along with various specimens such as sputum, urine samples and stool.
  • Performed DOT and NON DOT drug testing.

Phlebotomist Technician

Ochsner Hospital
New Orleans, LA
11.2017 - 11.2019

Performed venipunctures and skin puncture to obtain blood samples for laboratory testing.

Prepared and organized of patient specimens for testing.

Delivered blood samples to various departments as required.

Carefully followed all safety procedures during phlebotomy work

Performed laboratory computer operations.

Performed kit testing.

Performed complete blood count and urinalysis.

Medical Assistant

St. Thomas Community Health Center
New Orleans, LA
06.2015 - 04.2016
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Scheduled appointments and provided patients with any information they needed regarding their health treatments.
  • Performed venipunctures, electrocardiograph, urinalysis,HgbA1c testing.
  • Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.

Phlebotomist Technician

Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2013 - 10.2013
  • Performed venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain a blood sample for laboratory testing.
  • Prepared and organized of patients specimens for testing.
  • Delivered blood samples to various departments as required.
  • Carefully followed all safety procedures during phlebotomy tasks.
  • Performed laboratory computer operations.
  • Performed and ran quality controls and kit testing.

Phlebotomist Technician

River Parishes Hospital
Laplace, LA
05.2008 - 11.2012
  • Ran and operated outpatient services
  • Verified insurance and copayments
  • Was an entity with Labcorp and Quest diagnostic.
  • Verified patients utilizing the patient’s two identifier’s.
  • Collect blood samples and non blood samples.
  • Process specimens and stored samples according to their guidelines for proper shipping and handling.

Medical Assistant

Dr. G Aristimuno
Metairie, LA
04.2005 - 12.2008
  • Assist office manager with various duties
  • Ran Coumadin clinic
  • Performed venipunctures for lab testing.
  • Managed medical records.
  • Patient scheduling
  • Recorded medications, as well as calling in prescription as well as faxing in prescription orders.

Medical Assistant

Dr. K. Hanson and G. Guzzardo
Kenner, LA
02.2003 - 08.2008
  • Check patients inn
  • Vital signs
  • Phlebotomy
  • Assist provider with in office procedures such as minor surgical task.
  • Called an reminded patient’s of their appointments.
  • Sent referrals along with getting prior authorization.

Medical Assistant

Dr. K. Burkenstock and S. Donahey
Metairie, LA
05.2002 - 01.2003
  • Check patients in for their appointments
  • Verified insurance
  • Collection of co payments
  • Performed venipunctures
  • Performed stress test
  • Performed EKG
  • IIN HOUSE PT/INR
  • called in prescriptions
  • Performed stress testing utilizing treadmill and Doppler.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Charles Catholic High School

Southern University at Baton Rouge

Medical Assistant Certificate Program -

Eastern College

Skills

  • Dedication to working with physicians
  • Caring for patients
  • Organized
  • Professional
  • Warm bedside manner
  • Friendly personality
  • Outgoing personality
  • Positive personality
  • Communication skills
  • Team-worker
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Experience working long hours
  • Lab draw station operation
  • Verifying patients
  • Insurance verification
  • Input of test data via computer
  • Diagnosis codes
  • Ordering provider
  • Operated Coumadin Clinic

References

Available upon request.

Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
  • BLS certification

Timeline

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
08.2023 - Current

Phlebotomist

St. Tammany Parish Hospital
06.2022 - 04.2023

Phlebotomist

St. James Parish Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2022

Phlebotomist Technician

Ochsner Hospital
11.2017 - 11.2019

Medical Assistant

St. Thomas Community Health Center
06.2015 - 04.2016

Phlebotomist Technician

Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
08.2013 - 10.2013

Phlebotomist Technician

River Parishes Hospital
05.2008 - 11.2012

Medical Assistant

Dr. G Aristimuno
04.2005 - 12.2008

Medical Assistant

Dr. K. Hanson and G. Guzzardo
02.2003 - 08.2008

Medical Assistant

Dr. K. Burkenstock and S. Donahey
05.2002 - 01.2003

High School Diploma -

St. Charles Catholic High School

Southern University at Baton Rouge

Medical Assistant Certificate Program -

Eastern College

Kim M. Granderson