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Charlene Weems

Centre,AL

Summary

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 12 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Dependable [Job Title] 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. Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 10-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. Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Atrium Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
  • Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve phlebotomy processes.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality. Ordered out patient labs then stuck the patient for blood. Can use the computer to look up patient information. Handle calls from Dr. and Nurse to give results of tests.

Plasma Operator Phlebotomist

CSL Plasma
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients. Set up machines to properly draw blood to spin down and put plasma in bottle and return whole blood to donor. Stuck donor started machine monitored donor to make sure they don't become sick during process

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

American Apparel
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
  • Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
  • Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule.
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
  • Verified quality of completed work against project specifications to assess conformance with targets.
  • Finalized products by attaching hardware, labels and tags and preparing shipments.

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Hon Company
03.2017 - 07.2020
  • Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
  • Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
  • Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule.
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
  • Prevented materials waste by completing accurate measurements and precise cuts.
  • Conferred with designer to determine types of material and garment styles desired.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.

Traveling Phlebotomist

Labcorp
09.2015 - 08.2016
  • 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.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Used sample prep equipment to prepare for drug tests.
  • Prepared test samples and obtained and recorded test data in accordance with standards.
  • Operated laboratory equipment and instruments correctly to conduct tests.
  • Read and interpreted documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Troubleshot equipment and monitored calibration and SPC.
  • Maintained safe work environment free of unnecessary hazards to protect staff and testing results.
  • Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
  • Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
  • Identified and traced quality control issues impacting laboratory results.
  • Specialized in conducting [Type] tests with accuracy and precision.
  • Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
  • Used correct formulas and procedures to prepare solutions and reagents for testing needs.
  • Followed Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) consistently across daily activities and special products.
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
  • Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
  • Removed samples of materials following good practices to achieve accurate test results.
  • Operated wide range of laboratory equipment and instruments to complete analysis.
  • Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
  • Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
  • Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
  • Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
  • Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
  • Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.

Phlebotomist

Redmond Regional Medical Center
01.2011 - 02.2013
  • 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.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
  • Implemented care and efficiency improvements to support and enhance office operations.
  • Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions.
  • Conducted monthly and quarterly inventory of supplies using facility cost reporting records.

Phlebotomist

RMC Hospital
06.2010 - 01.2011
  • 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.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.

Geri Psych Ward

Riverview Hospital
01.2010 - 08.2010
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.

Private Elderly Caregiver

Ruth
08.2006 - 06.2009

Sat from 7Am to 7PM helped with dressing, bathing, eating, running errands, cleaning, giving meds and keeping her company

Boarding Socks

Johnson Sock Mill
10.2004 - 07.2006

Boarded socks on an automatic machine. The machine paired the socks and bagged them. We made sure that the socks didn't stop up the machine.

Assembler

Hon Company
05.2004 - 10.2004
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
  • Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.

Mary Kay Consultant

Self Employed
06.2002 - 01.2004

Gave Make-up parties, coached women on how to properly apply make-up, and order skin products

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Bostrom Seating
03.1994 - 06.2002
  • Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
  • Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule.
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
  • Verified quality of completed work against project specifications to assess conformance with targets.

Education

Associate of Science - CNA/Phlebotomy

Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
05.2010

High School Diploma -

Cherokee County High School
Centre, AL
05.1979

Skills

  • Paperwork Processing
  • Infection Control
  • Medical Testing
  • Data Entry
  • Sample and Specimen Collection
  • Venipuncture
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Quality Control
  • Specimen Labeling Procedures
  • Patient Care
  • Quality Control Guidelines
  • Patient Support
  • Recording Data
  • HIPAA

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Atrium Healthcare
01.2023 - Current

Plasma Operator Phlebotomist

CSL Plasma
01.2021 - 01.2023

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

American Apparel
08.2020 - 12.2021

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Hon Company
03.2017 - 07.2020

Traveling Phlebotomist

Labcorp
09.2015 - 08.2016

Phlebotomist

Redmond Regional Medical Center
01.2011 - 02.2013

Phlebotomist

RMC Hospital
06.2010 - 01.2011

Geri Psych Ward

Riverview Hospital
01.2010 - 08.2010

Private Elderly Caregiver

Ruth
08.2006 - 06.2009

Boarding Socks

Johnson Sock Mill
10.2004 - 07.2006

Assembler

Hon Company
05.2004 - 10.2004

Mary Kay Consultant

Self Employed
06.2002 - 01.2004

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Bostrom Seating
03.1994 - 06.2002

Associate of Science - CNA/Phlebotomy

Gadsden State Community College

High School Diploma -

Cherokee County High School
Charlene Weems