CHAQUILLA BURROWS
Madison,FL
Summary
Phlebotomist Technician with experience in patient-focused services with comprehensive experience in high-volume output labs handling live-patient samples, calibrating laboratory equipment and maintaining spaces. Meticulous, detailed, and accurate with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Professional and composed decision-maker resourceful in perceiving and resolving problems in fast-paced, unpredictable, and stressful environments. Strong communicator when interfacing seamlessly with patients, doctors, and medical staff. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Tech
Honey Lake Clinic
Greenville, FL
06.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility..
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Empowered clients to take responsibility for their actions by helping them recognize the consequences of their choices.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable short-term and long-term goals for personal growth and development.
Certified Phlebotomist
Steady Handle Mobile Lab (PRN)
Gainesville, FL
12.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the blood bank to ensure compliance with established regulations and procedures.
- Developed standard operating procedures to ensure efficient workflow within the laboratory environment.
- Performed laboratory tests on COVID-19 samples, such as PCR and ELISA.
- Monitored the inventory of reagents and supplies needed for testing.
- Prepared specimens for testing according to established protocols.
- Maintained detailed records of laboratory experiments and results.
- Assisted in training new lab technicians in proper techniques for sample collection and processing.
- Reviewed test results prior to release from the laboratory.
- Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed while working with hazardous materials.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Madison Health and Rehabilitation
Madison, FL
06.2019 - 06.2024
- Assisted with the implementation of individualized patient care plans.
- Conducted daily rounds to monitor patient progress and vital signs.
- Administered prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with medical protocols.
- Reported changes in patient condition to supervising RNs or physicians.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Assisted with rehabilitation activities such as ambulation assistance, range-of-motion exercises, transfer training, gait training, balance training, wheelchair mobility training.
- Monitored and recorded fluid intake and output levels according to established standards.
- Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as crutches or canes.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing or dressing when needed.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by following established protocols.
- Monitored and measured clients' vital signs and recorded gathered data into patient charts.
- Devised and managed treatment plans for injured or disabled patients and those suffering from chronic conditions.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Direct Care Staff
4 Hearts of Love
Tallahassee, FL
06.2016 - 06.2022
- Provided personal care to client's, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Encouraged socialization through recreational activities such as group outings and community events.
- Provided emotional support to clients experiencing difficult life transitions or crises.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Education
HS DIPLOMA -
CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMIST -
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT -
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT -
BLS PROVIDER -
Skills
- Healthcare knowledge
- First Aid Training
- Physician support
- Patient Care
- Healthcare regulations
- Organizational abilities
- Donor screening
- Venipuncture
- Data Entry
- Infection Control
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Specimen handling
- Quality Control
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Sanitation and sterilization
- HIPAA Compliance
- Anatomy and physiology
- HIPAA
- Patient support
- Communication abilities
Timeline
Direct Care Tech
Honey Lake Clinic
06.2024 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist
Steady Handle Mobile Lab (PRN)
12.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Madison Health and Rehabilitation
06.2019 - 06.2024
Direct Care Staff
4 Hearts of Love
06.2016 - 06.2022