Chessie Rakes
Woolwine,VA
Summary
Accomplished Certified Phlebotomy Technician with expertise in venipuncture and infection control, honed at Public Partnerships. Demonstrated patient safety and quality assurance, enhancing client satisfaction by 20%. Strong interpersonal skills and continuous learning mindset drive exceptional care and compliance with HIPAA standards.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
None Yet
- Executed blood collection procedures utilizing multiple techniques.
- Upheld safety and infection control standards consistently during drawing operations.
- Ensured patient comfort by exhibiting professionalism during blood draw procedures.
- Consistently followed protocol for proper disposal of biohazardous waste materials, ensuring safety compliance.
- Evaluated and determined the most appropriate venipuncture site to minimize patient discomfort during blood collection procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards to protect sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Personal Care Aide
Public Partnerships
Martinsville, VA
2023 - 2024
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain cleanliness and client safety.
- Resolved conflicts between clients and caregivers, enhancing overall satisfaction with services.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their specific needs.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and families, resulting in trust and effective communication.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Personal Care Aide
Team Nurse
Stuart, VA
2008 - 2010
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Monitored client health status, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Offered respite services for family.
Education
Certificate - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Patrick & Henry Community College
Rocky Mount, VA2025
High School Diploma -
Patrick County High School
Stuart, VA1998
Skills
Continuous learning mindset
Quality control
Proper labeling techniques
Order of draw
Quality assurance practices
Patient safety
Capillary puncture proficiency
Infection control protocols
Venipuncture
Blood collection techniques
Infection control
Patient identification accuracy
Quality control guidelines
Sanitation and sterilization
Phlebotomy tech
HIPAA compliance
Certification
Phlebotomy Technician,Personal Care Aide,Medication Management and Administration
Timeline
Certificate - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Patrick & Henry Community College
High School Diploma -
Patrick County High School
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
None Yet
Personal Care Aide
Public Partnerships
2023 - 2024
Personal Care Aide
Team Nurse
2008 - 2010