Carmesha Harris
Darrow
Summary
Results-driven Phlebotomist with extensive experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Proven ability to manage public interactions and confidential information while ensuring efficient workflow. Expertise in patient care, quality control, and data management leads to safe and effective blood collection. Previous contributions have enhanced operational efficiency and elevated patient satisfaction rates.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Phlebotomist Instructor
River Parishes Institute
Gonzales
02.2024 - Current
- Instructed students on effective blood collection and patient care techniques.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and constructive feedback sessions.
- Assessed student assignments, including essays and projects aligned with class topics.
- Measured learning outcomes via written exams, practical exercises, and oral presentations.
CNA
The Wood at Waldenburg Nursing Home
04.2022 - Current
- Assist patients to the bathroom
- Assist patients with cleaning and bathing
- Maintain patients' hygiene and change bedding.
- Turn, reposition, and ambulate patients between wheelchairs, seats, and beds
- Serve meals and assist patients eat their food
- Measure vital signs
- Listen to patients regarding any health concerns they might have and report to supervisor
CNA
Sage Speciality Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Assist patients to the bathroom
- Assist patients with cleaning and bathing
- Maintain patients' hygiene and change bedding.
- Turn, reposition, and ambulate patients between wheelchairs, seats, and beds
- Serve meals and assist patients eat their food
- Measure vital signs
- Listen to patients regarding any health concerns they might have and report to supervisor
CNA
Star Nursing
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assist patients to the bathroom
- Assist patients with cleaning and bathing
- Maintain patients' hygiene and change bedding.
- Turn, reposition, and ambulate patients between wheelchairs, seats, and beds
- Serve meals and assist patients eat their food
- Measure vital signs
- Listen to patients regarding any health concerns they might have and report details to a Nurse
- Selinsgrove Center
Phlebotomist
Snap Nursing Adventist Healthcare
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Understanding and following HIPAA laws
- Preparing patients before drawing blood
- Explaining blood draw procedures to patients and answering any questions about the process
- Following all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas
- Gathering medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags and test tubes
- Verifying patient information and labeling blood samples properly
- Accurately updating patient information in the organization's database
Medical Records
Caliburn Intl
12.2020 - 04.2021
- File documents, slips and other information to current chart.
- Supply nursing staff with required forms and documents
- Maintain data collection and skills acquisition files.
- Protect medical records from loss or defacement prior to the end of retention periods.
- Maintain current face sheet for every patient served.
- Process admission and discharge records accurately, and in a timely fashion
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all medical records.
CNA
Krucial Staffing
Austin
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Assist patients to the bathroom
- Assist patients with cleaning and bathing
- Maintain patients' hygiene and change bedding.
- Turn, reposition, and ambulate patients between wheelchairs, seats and beds
- Serve meals and assist patients eat their food
- Measure vital signs
- Listen to patients regarding any health concerns they might have and report details to a Nurse
Phlebotomist
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Understanding and following HIPAA laws
- Preparing patients before drawing blood
- Explaining blood draw procedures to patients and answering any questions about the process
- Following all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas
- Gathering medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags and test tubes
- Verifying patient information and labeling blood samples properly
- Accurately updating patient information in the organization's database
- Phlebotomist Sr.
Education
Sterile Processing Certificate -
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA06-2019
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Rosemond School of Phlebotomy
Gonzales, LA06-2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Upper Iowa University
Baton Rouge, LA12.2016
Skills
- Blood collection techniques
- Patient care and safety
- Assessment methods
- Health and safety protocols
- HIPAA compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
Certification
CNA
Timeline
Phlebotomist Instructor
River Parishes Institute
02.2024 - Current
CNA
Star Nursing
07.2022 - 08.2022
CNA
The Wood at Waldenburg Nursing Home
04.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Snap Nursing Adventist Healthcare
12.2021 - 01.2022
CNA
Sage Speciality Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Medical Records
Caliburn Intl
12.2020 - 04.2021
CNA
Krucial Staffing
06.2020 - 12.2020
Phlebotomist
Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020
Sterile Processing Certificate -
Baton Rouge Community College
Phlebotomy Certificate -
Rosemond School of Phlebotomy
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Upper Iowa University