Chastity Jordan
Statesville,NC
Summary
Driven Phlebotomist with extensive experience in lab operations and specimen handling, demonstrated during night shifts at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Excelled in venipuncture expertise and patient care, ensuring accurate specimen collection and labeling. Trained new staff, showcasing leadership and a commitment to high-quality results. Competent Phlebotomy Technician with two 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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Currently Only Night shift Phlebotomist for Hospital
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between orders
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
Vet Technician
Animal Hospital Of Wilkes
04.2022 - Current
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments
Veterinary Assistant
Stony Point Animal Clinic
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions
- Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with [Type] parasitic infections and applied specific medications for itch relief
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition
- Removed partially exposed foreign objects from skin and feet
Kennel Technician
Valley Animal Clinic
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Protected animals from care errors by maintaining clear and secure tags
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards
- Managed breeding programs while factoring in issues such as animal age and readiness
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean
Education
GED -
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC06.2016
Skills
- Lab operations
- Order of draw
- Butterfly needle technique
- Patient confidentiality
- Data Entry
- Specimen Preparation
- Specimen handling
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Patient Care
- Sample and specimen collection
Additionalinformation
Coach, Daughters Soccer Team, Union Grove Elementary School, Won 10 out of 12 games our first season with lots of hard work and practice., Weekend camping trips, Riding horses with family and friends, Being part of a few Rodeo Associations
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Vet Technician
Animal Hospital Of Wilkes
04.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Stony Point Animal Clinic
01.2021 - 04.2022
Kennel Technician
Valley Animal Clinic
01.2020 - 03.2021
GED -
Mitchell Community College
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