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
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
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
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