Brittany Carbone
Cheektowaga,NY
Summary
Dedicated Home healthcare professional devoted to client needs. Trained in wound care, basic life support and daily support. Keep clients active and mentally stimulated while meeting all physical requirements. Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with 6-year record in painless venipuncture from newborn to geriatric, hospital and clinical settings. Comprehensive understanding of infection control and sterilization practices. Successful in teaching new staff and pre-med students proper venipuncture procedures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant
General Physicans
02.2022 - Current
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
Phlebotomist
Evergreen Health Center
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Drug screen collection ability -Specimen collection and processing -Organization and planning -Bio-waste disposal
- Maintained fully stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station
- Labeled blood vials with critical patient info
- Obtained various blood samples through venipuncture puncture using straight or butterfly needles
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, coworkers, and self
- Used multiple electronic medical software, including Care 360 and Medent
- Verify quality of specimen by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pick up
- Counseled patients to ease fears
- Measured urine samples for pick up
- Phlebotomist
HHA/PCA, Willcare
07.2012 - 08.2016
- Avoided dangerous bed sores and new infection through constant attention to patient needs -Managed well-organized schedule of rest, activity and social needs -Helped patient feel independent with caring support for personal hygiene and mobility needs -Prepared balanced healthy meals and snacks for clients specific diet -Maintained clean home environment, changing linens, washing laundry and cleaning patient spaces -Assisted with client nutrition by shopping for healthy ingredients and preparing well balanced meals
Phlebotomist
Mercy Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Sharps disposal -Patient and family focused -Practiced in-patient and outpatient caregiver -Clinical training
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures
- Coordinated workflow based on STAT, schedule or outpatient needs www.www.daganz
- Administered federal drug tests
- Preformed pregnancy tests and sent specimen for laboratory testing
- Verified collection orders and communication with appropriate Drs
- As needed
- Maintained full stocked drawing station
- Accessed in checking of supplies and expiration datesSouth Buffalo, Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies
- Prepared blood collection supplies to draw blood safely proper procedure with PPE
- Maintain
- Costumer service to patients
- Full explanation on procedure
- Fully stock cart at all times
- Follow and teach for gowning rooms
- Enforced confection control
- Proper biohazard procedures
Certified Nursing Assistant
Absolute Care Of Orchard Park
12.2011 - 03.2012
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Hospital Aide
ECMC
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Taking patients vital signs and glucose sticks -Assisting with mobility -Setting up rooms for sterile procedures -Clean up after medical procedures
- CNA
- Absolute care of Orchard Park -Assist with daily activities -Help patients with personal hygiene, provide patients with bed pans, and help with baths and showers -Provide adjunct care for patient, including ice packs, hot packs and dressings -Check vital signs and record daily information in the patient's charts -Assist the nurses and other staff as needed -Turning and positioning every 2 hours to avoid bed sores
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Buffalo General Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Actively engaged with patients to educate them on proper post-draw care, reducing potential complications and ensuring their comfort throughout the process.
Education
High school diploma -
West Seneca East Senior High School
06.2007
Intro To Occupations/Intro To Nursing - Nursing
Erie One Boces
Buffalo, NY06.2007
Skills
- Communicated Personal
- Attention to details
- Record keeping
- First Aid
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Ambulating and Repositioning Patients
- Using Scales
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Urinalysis Testing
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- HIPAA
- Specimen Collection
- Blood Cultures
Certification
Narcan certification
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Buffalo General Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
General Physicans
02.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Evergreen Health Center
08.2018 - 08.2019
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
04.2016 - 04.2018
Phlebotomist
Mercy Hospital
09.2014 - 05.2016
HHA/PCA, Willcare
07.2012 - 08.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Absolute Care Of Orchard Park
12.2011 - 03.2012
Hospital Aide
ECMC
06.2008 - 03.2010
High school diploma -
West Seneca East Senior High School
Intro To Occupations/Intro To Nursing - Nursing
Erie One Boces
Narcan certification
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