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Carol A Robertson

Phlebotomy
Thornton,CO

Summary

Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing [Number]-year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need. Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with [Number] years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomy Technician

Quest Diagnostics
09.2020 - 03.2023
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Promoted mission, vision, and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Complete Hospice And Palliative Care
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Parks Junior College
Thornton, CO
04.2019

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Red Rocks Community College
Denver, CO
05.2009

High School Diploma -

Westminster High School
Westminster, CO
05.1980

Skills

  • Chronic Disorders
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Fluid Intake Monitoring
  • Strategic Methods
  • Patient Identification
  • Blood Cultures
  • Phlebotomy Functions
  • Blood Sample Collection
  • Conduct Tests
  • Anticoagulant Drug Dispensing
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Sharps Disposal

Timeline

Phlebotomy Technician

Quest Diagnostics
09.2020 - 03.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Complete Hospice And Palliative Care
05.2019 - 04.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Parks Junior College

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Red Rocks Community College

High School Diploma -

Westminster High School
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