Brittany Kirk
South Point,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Certified Phlebotomist with broad experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Skilled in blood collection, specimen processing, and patient interaction to ensure comfort and accuracy during procedures. Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of safety and hygiene, leading to improved patient satisfaction and efficiency in sample collection processes. Known for strong communication skills and teamwork, enhancing operational flow and patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Sales Representative
Matheson Gas
Columbus, Ohio
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with the logistics team to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Provided customers with product information, pricing and availability.
- Researched customer needs and preferences to identify opportunities for new business.
- Implemented sales promotions and discounts in collaboration with the marketing department.
Travel CNA
Titan Medical Group
Altoona, Pennsylvania
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Inpatient Specimen Collection
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Huntington, West Virginia
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Entered patient information and test orders into computer systems accurately.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
Lab Technician
Thoroughbred diagnostics
Greenup, KY
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
- Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
PCA
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Huntington, WV
06.2017 - 04.2023
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
CNA
Genesis Putnam center
Hurricane, WV
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Heritage
Huntington, WVGED -
Lincoln County High School
Hamlin, WVSome College (No Degree) -
Phlebotomy Plus
Ashland, KYSkills
- Drawing Blood
- Tracking Specimens
- Decision Making
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Glucose Screening
- Problem Solving
- Collecting Specimens
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Quick Problem Solver
- Electronic Recordkeeping
Certifications
- Certified Phlebotomy technician
- Certified nursing assistant
- Bls
Timeline
Travel CNA
Titan Medical Group
10.2024 - 01.2025
Inpatient Specimen Collection
Cabell Huntington Hospital
02.2024 - 11.2024
Inside Sales Representative
Matheson Gas
01.2024 - Current
Lab Technician
Thoroughbred diagnostics
02.2023 - 02.2024
PCA
Cabell Huntington Hospital
06.2017 - 04.2023
CNA
Genesis Putnam center
01.2015 - 09.2017
Heritage
GED -
Lincoln County High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Phlebotomy Plus