Cheyanne Nails

Performed venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages.Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials such as bio-hazardous waste or chemicals used in phlebotomy techniques. Explained procedures, comforted patients. Drew blood using needles or finger sticks, and collected other specimens like urine or throat swabs. Labeled and stored samples, and prepared them for testing.Sent samples to other labs for testing, or deliver them to other departments. Kept equipment and clean workspaces. Updated patient medical records, perform screening tests, and reported results.

Prepared patients and exam rooms for exams, help physicians during exams, and perform basic laboratory tests such as taking vital signs, drawing blood, collecting and preparing lab specimens, and sterilizing instruments. Administering medications such as in injections, and performed other procedures, such as electrocardiograms and phlebotomy.

Worked under a licensed nurses and physicians to provide care to patients such as Bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transporting patients. Helping patients stand up and maintain range of motion, and transfer safely. Collecting bodily fluids for lab tests, emptying bedpans, changing linens, and cleaning rooms. Monitoring and reporting changes in a patient's vital signs to a nurse or doctor. Performed specialized treatments as medicated baths and hot and cold packs, and assisting patients to increase independence.