Camille Sims
13808 Connell Green Drive NC Charlotte 28213,NC
Summary
Compassionate phlebotomist with proven expertise at Labcorp, enhancing patient experiences through effective communication and precise venipuncture techniques. Skilled in specimen handling and labeling, I consistently improved patient satisfaction rates by delivering tailored care and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Committed to ongoing education and collaboration with medical professionals for optimal results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomists
Labcorp
03.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- 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.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science -
Stcc
Springfield, MASkills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- HIPAA
- Patient support
- Data entry
- Specimen preparation
Certification
Phlebotomists certified
Timeline
Phlebotomists
Labcorp
03.2020 - Current
Associate of Science -
Stcc