Carmen Royals
Lake City
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented healthcare professional with extensive experience at UF Health Rehab. Proven ability in patient care and vital signs monitoring, enhancing patient independence. Skilled in specimen collection and clinical documentation, demonstrating strong time management and problem-solving abilities. Committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering effective communication among medical teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
UF Health Rehab.
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Centurion Health
08.2019 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Increased accuracy of test results by carefully following established procedures for specimen collection and handling.
- Ensured proper identification of patients through diligent verification of personal information before each blood draw procedure.
- Assisted in maintaining adequate inventory levels of phlebotomy supplies, preventing shortages that could disrupt workflow or compromise patient care quality.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to strict sanitation protocols.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of phlebotomy best practices through participation in ongoing training programs and workshops.
- Supported optimal patient care by performing venipuncture using various techniques such as butterfly needles, straight needles, and fingerstick methods.
- Facilitated timely diagnosis and treatment by promptly delivering specimens to appropriate departments or external facilities.
- Strengthened interdepartmental communication by effectively collaborating with medical staff to address any concerns or discrepancies in test orders.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Education
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy
North Florida Medical Institute
Jacksonville, FL05.2014
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Corrections-Officer
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL09.2003
Certificate Of Technical Studies - PCA
Suwannee-Hamilton Vo-tech
Live Oak, FL05.1995
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Medication assistance
- Reliable team player
- Medical terminology
- Specimen collection
- Medical records management
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
CNA
UF Health Rehab.
11.2024 - Current
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Centurion Health
08.2019 - 10.2024
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy
North Florida Medical Institute
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Corrections-Officer
Florida Gateway College
Certificate Of Technical Studies - PCA
Suwannee-Hamilton Vo-tech
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