Christina Avant
Beaufort,NC
Summary
Dynamic Inpatient Phlebotomist with expertise in venipuncture and patient care at Carteret Health Care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort through compassionate communication and meticulous specimen handling. Recognized for reducing contamination risks and improving patient satisfaction, demonstrating strong teamwork and attention to detail in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Phlebotomist
Carteret Health Care
Morehead City, NC
- Collected blood samples from patients ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted in laboratory preparation and processing of specimens for testing.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of procedures performed.
- Communicated effectively with patients to alleviate anxiety during blood draws.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care workflows.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to prioritize urgent blood draws, ensuring timely analysis for critical care decisions.
- Adapted to diverse patient needs by employing variety of blood collection techniques.
- Improved patient comfort and trust with compassionate communication and professional bedside manner.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing gentle care and empathetic support during blood collection procedures.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Owner/Operator
Maid To Remember Cleaning Service
Beaufort, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated daily activities to enhance scheduling efficiency and resource management.
- Guided new staff in mastering cleaning techniques and customer service protocols.
- Developed strategies to improve reliability in service delivery.
- Performed routine inventory evaluations to ensure sufficient stock and tools.
- Strengthened client rapport through strategic and personalized service methods.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
Owner
Paul McBride Heating and Air
Morehead City, NC
2020 - 2022
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance business efficiency.
- Managed daily financial transactions and maintained accurate accounting records.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing waste.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
- Optimized supply chain operations, negotiating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Office Manager
Paul McBride Heating and Air
Morehead City, NC
2018 - 2020
- Managed office supplies inventory, ensuring timely restocking and cost efficiency.
- Coordinated scheduling for meetings and appointments, optimizing staff availability.
- Implemented filing system improvements, enhancing document retrieval speed by 30%.
- Developed office policies and procedures, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to senior management, enabling them to focus on strategic decision-making.
- Enhanced office operational efficiency by streamlining filing systems, resulting in easier access to critical documents.
Personal Assistant
George Frazier Jr
Beaufort, NC
2013 - 08.2018
- Managed executive schedules, prioritizing tasks and coordinating appointments efficiently.
- Organized travel arrangements and prepared itineraries for business trips.
- Handled correspondence, ensuring timely responses to emails and inquiries.
- Assisted in project coordination by tracking deadlines and deliverables.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Aided executive in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
- Used discretion when handling confidential information.
- Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
Education
No Degree -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VAPhlebotomy
Bladen Technical College
Dublin, NC 11.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brunswick Community College
Supply, NC04.2002
High School Diploma -
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC05.1993
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Data entry
- Infection control
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Syringe method
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Quality assurance
- Personal protective equipment usage
- Medical terminology
- Blood collection
- Sample labeling
- Proper labeling
- Specimen collection and storage
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Finger stick method
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Maid To Remember Cleaning Service
01.2022 - Current
Inpatient Phlebotomist
Carteret Health Care
Owner
Paul McBride Heating and Air
2020 - 2022
Office Manager
Paul McBride Heating and Air
2018 - 2020
Personal Assistant
George Frazier Jr
2013 - 08.2018
No Degree -
Liberty University
Phlebotomy
Bladen Technical College
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brunswick Community College
High School Diploma -
Southeastern Community College