Accomplished Phlebotomist with a proven track record at Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock, excelling in venipuncture and enhancing patient comfort. Demonstrated leadership in developing protocols that improved mobile phlebotomy services efficiency. Skilled in EMR systems and fostering positive team environments, consistently delivering high-quality specimen handling and patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Phlebotomist
Natera
Littlerock,ar
09.2024 - Current
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Reviewed incoming requisitions carefully, validating requests against established guidelines before initiating the procurement process.
Filled orders by gathering merchandise specified in requisitions.
Filled requisitions, work orders and supplies requests.
Scanned necessary documents such as insurance cards and lab requisitions into intake system.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Alpha Medical Laboratories
Littlerock, United States
03.2024 - Current
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Improved efficiency with accurate and timely completion of blood draws and specimen labeling.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Natural State Labs
Littlerock, United States
05.2022 - 01.2024
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Enhanced patient comfort by establishing rapport and providing clear explanations of procedures.
Assisted in the development and implementation of new protocols to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of mobile phlebotomy services.
Fostered positive relationships with clients, generating repeat business through excellent customer service.
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Arkansas Children Hospital
Littlerock, United States
07.2019 - 05.2022
Supported accurate diagnoses with meticulous specimen handling and preparation.
Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork across all laboratory personnel.
Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail within fast-paced clinical settings.
Prepares, processed and analyzed lab samples.
Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
Phlebotomist
St.Vincent
Littlerock, United States
03.2018 - 06.2020
Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
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.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Phlebotomist
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Littlerock, United States
05.2015 - 05.2018
Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
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.
Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.