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Christina Peters

Cedar Grove,NC

Summary

Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards.

Dependable Phlebotomist, effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work and averages 15 + overtime hours weekly.

Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 11+ years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care that is highly recognized by patients, co workers and Physicians.. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.

Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing 11 + year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need.

Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.


To seek and desires to maintain full-time position as a Veteran Phlebotomist that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11

Years of Phlebotomy Experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

UNC-OutReach Labs Off Site Clinics
08.2011 - Current
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
  • Assisted with training new hires with the principles of basic phlebotomy procedures and drawing of patients.

Phlebotomist/Lab Technician

UNC-OutReach Laboratory
08.2011 - Current
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
  • Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
  • Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
  • Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
  • Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
  • Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
  • Process, deliver and test lab specimens to appropriate Bench for results.
  • Enter in Physician Orders from requisitions.

Phlebotomist

Person Memorial Hospital/ Duke Life Point
09.2010 - 11.2013
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
  • Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
  • Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
  • Assisted in training new hires in the principles of basic phlebotomy procedures and draws.

Education

NC Certified Phlebotomist - Medical/Clinical/Phlebotomy

Piedmont Community College
Roxboro, NC
07.2009

Skills

  • Medical Records Maintenance
  • Specimen Collection ( Pre-chilled tubes, On Ice Specimens, UV sensitive specimens, Frozen/Room Temperature/Refrigerated)
  • Quality Control Guidelines
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Staff Management/ Reference Training
  • Sanitation and Sterilization
  • Drawing Blood: Experienced with different techniques in obtaining specimens from difficult pt venipunctures)
  • Specimen Labeling Procedures ( Including the correction of identifying mislabeled specimens)
  • Time Management ( I have drawn approximately 60 pt's on average with being independently scheduled)
  • Patient Confidentiality
  • Blood Sample Collection from All Life Span ( Pediatrics/Adolescents/Adults/Geriatrics)
  • Tracking Specimens/ Packing Lists

References

Professional References:

Catherine Gattlin: Current Supervisor at UNC- OutReach Labs

919-924-4163

years known: 11 years


Meghan Cleinmark: Current Supervisor of UNC Microbiology

984-974-1810

years known: 11years


Dawn Smith : Current Supervisor at UNC- OutReach Labs

984-974-1810

years known: 10 years


Personal References:


Naomi Larson: Phlebotomist/Co worker at C.H.I.M.

919-641-5954

years known: 20 + years


Jennifer Wilson: Lead Lab Technician at C.P.M.O.B.

336-213-6671

years known: 7 + years


Tiffany McCauley: Lead Lab Associate OutReach Lab

336-894-4176

years known: 3 years 








Timeline

Phlebotomist

UNC-OutReach Labs Off Site Clinics
08.2011 - Current

Phlebotomist/Lab Technician

UNC-OutReach Laboratory
08.2011 - Current

Phlebotomist

Person Memorial Hospital/ Duke Life Point
09.2010 - 11.2013

NC Certified Phlebotomist - Medical/Clinical/Phlebotomy

Piedmont Community College

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