Candace Haugen
Ridgecrest,CA
Summary
Adaptable Laboratory Phlebotomist with expertise in venipuncture, specimen handling, and patient care. Known for improving patient comfort and laboratory efficiency through accurate labeling and empathetic communication. Adept at enhancing patient experience and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Southern Inyo Hospital
Lone Pine, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to varying patient needs, including accommodating special requests or working with individuals who have severe needle anxiety or unique medical conditions.
- Provided excellent customer service with effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and hospital staff.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing specimens for timely processing.
- Improved patient comfort by utilizing a gentle, empathetic approach during blood draw procedures.
- Increased accuracy of test results by carefully following established procedures for specimen collection and handling.
Phlebotomist
MT Measa Hospital District
Lake Isabella, CA
09.2020 - 07.2022
- 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.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Contributed to quality assurance efforts by participating in regular audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Received consistent positive feedback from patients regarding their blood collection experiences, reflecting a commitment to high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough post-donation care instructions for patients, minimizing risks of adverse reactions after leaving the facility.
Phlebotomist
Ridecrest Reginal Hospital
Ridgecrest, CA
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to varying patient needs, including accommodating special requests or working with individuals who have severe needle anxiety or unique medical conditions.
- Provided excellent customer service with effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and hospital staff.
- Ensured proper identification of patients through diligent verification of personal information before each blood draw procedure.
- Increased accuracy of test results by carefully following established procedures for specimen collection and handling.
- Improved patient comfort by utilizing a gentle, empathetic approach during blood draw procedures.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing specimens for timely processing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Butterfield Charter
Porterville, CASkills
- Order of draw
- Blood collection techniques
- Communication abilities
- HIPAA Compliance
- Adaptable to change
- Capillary puncture
- Sample Preparation
- Specimen handling
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Organization skills
- Time Management
- Telephone skills
- Data Entry
- Verbal and written communication
- Proper tourniquet use
- Patient Care
- Needle disposal
- Specimen labeling
- Phlebotomy expertise
- Anatomy knowledge
- Blood Draw Techniques
- Blood gas Collection
- DOT drug testing
- Breath alcohol analyzer
Timeline
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Southern Inyo Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
MT Measa Hospital District
09.2020 - 07.2022
Phlebotomist
Ridecrest Reginal Hospital
02.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Butterfield Charter
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