Brandy Venszl
Pine Grove,PA
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist offering 12 years of experience and expertise in performing venipuncture on newborn to geriatric patients. Accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients with excellent bedside manner and proficiency in easing patients' anxiety. Committed to maintaining highest standards of safety and quality control.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Phlebotomist
HNL
08.2022 - Current
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively managing daily schedules and appointments for mobile phlebotomy services.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in performing venipunctures for diverse patient populations, including infants, elderly patients, and those with challenging veins.
- Enhanced patient trust with compassionate care, professional demeanor, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Demonstrated adaptability by providing phlebotomy services in various settings such as homes, clinics, and assisted living facilities.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Triage
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in performing venipunctures for diverse patient populations, including infants, elderly patients, and those with challenging veins.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively managing daily schedules and appointments for mobile phlebotomy services.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
UPMC Pinnacle
01.2012 - 12.2020
- Maintained sterile environments for safe and effective sample collection, reducing contamination risks.
- Enhanced patient comfort by maintaining a calm and professional demeanor during blood draw procedures.
- Implemented infection prevention measures while conducting venipunctures or capillary punctures on diverse populations.
- Consistently followed hospital protocol for proper disposal of biohazardous waste materials, ensuring safety compliance.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Evaluated and determined the most appropriate venipuncture site to minimize patient discomfort during blood collection procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling various types of patients, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and special needs individuals.
- Exhibited strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients from various cultural backgrounds to establish rapport quickly.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards to protect sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and answering questions about the phlebotomy process.
Education
Certificate in Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
McCann School of Business And Technology
Pottsville, PA06.2011
Skills
- Multitasking efficiency
- Time Management
- Venipuncture
- Blood collection techniques
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leader
- Sample Processing (blood,urine,stool,swabs)
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
HNL
08.2022 - Current
Mobile Phlebotomist
Triage
07.2021 - 07.2022
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
UPMC Pinnacle
01.2012 - 12.2020
Certificate in Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
McCann School of Business And Technology
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