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Christina Smith

5107 Beverly Glen Village LN Apt B,GA

Summary

Experience patient care technician with skilled training in phlebotomy, offering 8 years of experience in efficiently collecting blood specimens from newborn to geriatric patients in hospital settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing and customer service related to patient care. Skilled at calming stressed and anxious patients of all ages.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician /Phelbotomist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Atlanta , GA

03.2017 - Current

Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Kept instruments and equipment clean and effectively sanitized.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
Collected biological specimens
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.

Patient Care Technician

Northside Hospital Labor And Delivery

Atlanta , GA

03.2019 - 06.2022

Clean and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Provided excellent customer service
Kept instruments and equipment clean and effectively sanitized.
Responded promptly to patient
Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
Safely transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and beds.
Take the baby vitals heel stick for glucose testing
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Phelbotomist

Sunrise Of johns creek

Johns Creek, GA

11.2010 - 02.2018

Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals
Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.

Patient Care Technician Mother Baby FCC

Northside Hospital Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

06.2023 - Current

Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed
Charting and taking baby vitals