Christina Shelburn
New Orleans,LA
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. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
New Orleans East Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
PCA
Aspiring Personal Care LLC
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
Phlebotomy Intern
East Jefferson Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation
- Organized daily work based on collection priority
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 10 times per day
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- 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.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Phlebotomy Student
Holmes Healthcare Training Center
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures
- 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
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Holmes Healthcare Training Center
New Orleans, La10.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Coding/Managment
DeVry University
Naperville, IL11-2024
Skills
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Glucose Screening
- Phlebotomy Blood Draws
- Arterial Punctures
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Manual and Finger Dexterity
- Heel Sticks
- Blood Specimen Storage
- Blood Collections
Certification
PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Accomplishments
- Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA and CLIA standards.
- Won 'Best Clinical Student' award in 2022.
Timeline
Phlebotomist
New Orleans East Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Phlebotomy Intern
East Jefferson Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2022
Phlebotomy Student
Holmes Healthcare Training Center
01.2022 - 09.2022
PCA
Aspiring Personal Care LLC
10.2021 - Current
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Holmes Healthcare Training Center
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Coding/Managment
DeVry University
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