Christy Russaw
ExamOne, a Quest Diagnostics
Bristol,TN
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Performs venipuncture, urine collection, and specimen handling across 4+ hospital and physician-office locations per week. Supports reliable patient service by covering PRN assignments, adapting to different draw volumes, and processing 26+ specimens per day while completing 19+ blood draws per shift while following collection requirements closely. Completes blood draws with the Walter State Community College phlebotomy certification foundation and careful donor and patient verification.
Work History
Phlebotomist
9 Years 11 Months- Routine blood draws and urine collection
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Improved efficiency with accurate and timely completion of blood draws and specimen labeling.
- Collected blood samples following established protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Conducted mobile blood collection procedures ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Trained new phlebotomists on best practices for specimen collection and handling techniques.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency of mobile phlebotomy operations.
- Established strong relationships with patients, providing education on blood donation processes.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in performing venipunctures for diverse patient populations, including infants, elderly patients, and those with challenging veins.
7 Months
- Perform phlebotomy draws on donors donating plasma using 17g
- Collect sample using lure and or butterfly 22g
- Verify donor information such as collection volume
- Perform vein checks
Specimen Processor
6 Months- Record and make initial inspection of the specimen
- Receive specimen and prepare for delivery to lab
- Complete all required paperwork
- Maintain supplies and reorder when needed
- Assist with other request when needed
- Keep daily record of requisition numbers
CNA/Phlebotomist
1 Year 10 Months- Perform venipuncture for whole blood and plasma donations
- Collect samples
- Process plasma samples and enter in computer system
Education
Certified Phlebotomy
661126110010
Skills
Phlebotomy
Venipuncture
Specimen collection
Specimen processing
Urine specimen collection
EKG preparation
Patient vital signs monitoring
Patient intake
Infection control
Electronic health record documentation
Medical assisting
Bloodborne pathogen precautions
HIPAA compliance
Medical terminology
Certification
ASPT nationally certified phlebotomist
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Phlebotomist
ExamOne, a Quest Diagnostics
09.2016 - CurrentRead More
Ked Plasma
10.2015 - 05.2016Read More
Specimen Processor
Solstas Lab Partners
02.2011 - 08.2011Read More
CNA/Phlebotomist
Advanced Bioservices
03.2008 - 01.2010Read More
Walter State Community College
Certified Phlebotomy
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