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Brenda Richards

Phlebotomist
Miami,FL

Summary

Diligent Phlebotomist with strong background in blood and plasma from healthy adult donors. Skilled in educating donors and public on therapeutic products derived from plasma, screening process and laboratory policies.

Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.

Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing Number-year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need.

Dependable Job Title effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.

Dedicated Job Title attentive to hospital protocols for handling Type samples and patient information. Expertise in venipuncture and capillary puncture, specimen storage and quality assurance. Consistently relieves patient anxieties and maintains safety.

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with number years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.

Competent Phlebotomy Technician with Number years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.

Focused Phlebotomist offering Number 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.

Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.

Skilled Phlebotomist with more than Number years of experience in fast-paced hospitals. Expert in quickly and accurately collecting specimens using variety of venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Exceptional bedside manner and adept in easing patients' fears or anxieties.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Dedicated Industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Enthusiastic Job Title eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Task and training in Skill. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Industry.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Experienced Job Title with over Number years of experience in Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Reliable employee seeking Job Title position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Northsore Medical Center
Florida, Florida
09.2014 - Current

Mobile Phlebotomist

South Florida Blood Center
Lauderdale, Florida
06.2002 - 10.2018
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.

Phlebotomist

University Of Miami
Miami, FL
03.2011 - 10.2014
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks Number times per day.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.

Education

Associates - Medical Assisting

Miami Dade Medical
06.2001

North Miami Senior High School
North Miami, FL
06.2000

Skills

  • Safety Assurance
  • Sanitation and Sterilization
  • Tracking Specimens
  • Phlebotomy Functions
  • Data Recording
  • MEDITECH Software
  • Sample and Form Matching
  • Answering Questions
  • Tray Organization
  • Information Gathering
  • Patient Relations
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
  • Analytical Diagnostic Support
  • Sharps Collection
  • Peak and Trough Tests
  • Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
  • Hemoglobin Testing
  • Interval Testing
  • Blood Alcohol Testing
  • Fluid and Tissue Disposal
  • Sample Processing
  • Biohazard Policy Compliance
  • Butterfly Venipuncture
  • Lab Reporting
  • Process Monitoring
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Physician Order Review
  • Medical Screening
  • Plasmapheresis
  • Equipment and Supply Inspections
  • Clerical Support
  • Staff Collaboration
  • Complex Terminology Interpretation
  • Diagnostic Evaluation

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Northsore Medical Center
09.2014 - Current

Phlebotomist

University Of Miami
03.2011 - 10.2014

Mobile Phlebotomist

South Florida Blood Center
06.2002 - 10.2018

Associates - Medical Assisting

Miami Dade Medical

North Miami Senior High School
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