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Candis Smith

Hammond,IN

Summary

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 6 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Dependable phlebotomist effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work. Handles patient case files to identify home infusion needs, prepare necessary medications and equipment for home visits and administer treatments. Dedicated professional helping patients achieve health from comfort of homes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Traveling Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
03.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Handled insurance verification tasks using [Software] and [Software] to validate patient insurance information.

Phlebotomy Technician

Methodist Hospitals
08.2020 - Current
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • 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.

Help at Home

Patient Care Attendent
02.2010 - Current
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Travel Phlebotomist

NWI Home Doctor
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.

Phlebotomist Technician

Bio Blood Components
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.

Education

Certificate Program - Phlebotomy

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
East Chicago, IN
06.2018

Skills

  • Lab Specimens and Collections
  • Clean Equipment
  • Strategic Methods
  • Patient Flow
  • Tracking Specimens
  • Phlebotomy Procedures
  • Manual and Finger Dexterity
  • Specimen Collection
  • Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
  • Computerized Tracking
  • Goal Minded
  • Team Leader
  • OSHA Regulations

Timeline

Traveling Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
03.2023 - Current

Travel Phlebotomist

NWI Home Doctor
01.2021 - 01.2023

Phlebotomy Technician

Methodist Hospitals
08.2020 - Current

Phlebotomist Technician

Bio Blood Components
02.2018 - 03.2019

Help at Home

Patient Care Attendent
02.2010 - Current

Certificate Program - Phlebotomy

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

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