Brentna Bennett Pierce
Lauderhill
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for role in phlebotomy with strong foundation in patient care and specimen collection. Proven track record of handling blood draws and maintaining high standards of hygiene. Known for excellent teamwork and ability to adapt to changing clinical needs, ensuring consistent results and patient satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
Wilton Manors, FL
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Phlebotomist
Florida Medical Center
Oakland Park,Fl
02.2022 - 04.2025
- Collected blood samples following established safety protocols and procedures.
- Processed patient information accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards for specimen handling and storage.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary draws with minimal patient discomfort.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Home Health Aide
John Knox Village Of Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach, FL
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided compassionate personal care to residents, enhancing their daily living experiences.
- Assisted with medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported mobility and physical activities, fostering independence among residents.
- Prepared nutritious meals based on individual dietary needs and preferences.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Oakland Park,FL
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients from diverse backgrounds, addressing concerns or questions related to their blood tests professionally and informatively.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy And Ekg
Career Prep
Oakland Park,fl03-2021
Certification - Home Health Aide
Career Prep
Oakland Park,fl06-2020
Certification - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL04-2020
GED -
Florida Career College
Lauderdale Lakes, FL07-2016
Skills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Specimen processing
- Patient identification verification
- Infection control protocols
- Blood sample labeling
- Patient education
- Customer service skills
- Blood specimen centrifugation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Blood culture collection
- Data entry
- HIPAA
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- CET - EKG Technician
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
05.2025 - 10.2025
Phlebotomist
Florida Medical Center
02.2022 - 04.2025
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
05.2021 - 01.2022
Home Health Aide
John Knox Village Of Pompano Beach
03.2021 - 05.2022
Certification - Phlebotomy And Ekg
Career Prep
Certification - Home Health Aide
Career Prep
Certification - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Florida Atlantic University
GED -
Florida Career College