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Cierra Watson

Albert Lea,MN

Summary

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

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Mayo Clinic
08.2022 - 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.
  • Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
  • Collect ECGS
  • Collecting Draws From the ED, Including I-stats
  • Collected Swab collections
  • Collection of Urine Drug Screens, Test Instant tests, and send out samples
  • Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on latest phlebotomy techniques and safety standards.
  • 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.
  • Upheld strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive patient information at all times.
  • Elevated patient experience by addressing concerns or questions related to the phlebotomy process with patience and understanding.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
  • Explain and instruct send out tests patients had to bring home for collection.
  • Provided excellent customer service with effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and hospital staff.

Owner/Instructor

Dance FX School of Dance
09.2006 - Current
  • Helped with coordination and administration of complete dance program
  • Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold quality and continuity of service to all clients
  • Instructed groups of up to [20+], duos and solos, with particular focus on [HipHop], [Jazz] and [Burlesque/GoGo]
  • Devised and directed group, duos and individual dance performances
  • Upheld all studio guidelines and legal requirements
  • Gave performances at events as professional dancer
  • Provided individual instruction to students
  • Competed against other groups in competitions
  • Identified current dance trends and innovations to stay updated and learn new moves
  • Supervised classes and choreographed fun and exciting dance routines to encourage participants to move and exercise
  • Learned choreography quickly and adapted to changes in choreography seamlessly by maintaining physical and mental flexibility

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment
  • Performed phlebotomy as well as sort, prepare and process samples
  • Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment
  • Processed hematology and chemistry samples daily, including manual reporting and quality reviews
  • Followed strict aseptic techniques to protect patients when collecting blood and tissue samples
  • Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens
  • Reviewed patient data, prepared data reports and signed off on release of information requests
  • Conducted blood counts and other tests to support safe transfusion processes
  • Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results
  • Performed EKG's, chemistry analysis, urinalysis and hematology for multiple patients daily
  • Identified specific markers of disease and documented findings in detailed reports for clinician use
  • Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering
  • Conducted quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting of hematology analyzer
  • Processed monthly reports for department performance
  • Ensured smooth transition of residents into new environment
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
  • Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient communities

Dog Groomer/Receptionist

Pawparazzi Dog Grooming
03.2018 - 05.2019

• Open Shop - Schedule appointments

• Groom Dogs - Wash and Blow Dry

• Trained on Several K9 cuts

• Handled cash and deposits using proper accounting procedures and documentation

• Combine Ingredients for Shampoos and Conditioners

• Cut and Dremial nails

• Answered phone calls - take appointments and answer questions

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Hooper homes
03.2016 - 03.2017

• Greet and get required information from patients

• Explain to patient the specimencollection process and ensure patients have followed necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection

• Mobile in home Lab

• Perform ECG tracings

• Complete required data entry of patient demographics, requisition information and any other information related to processingtest results

• Prepare specimen for transportation and testing, send specimen through Purolator

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Prince Rupert Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2015

• Greet and request required information from patients , explain the specimen collection process and ensure patients have followed the necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection

• Perform phlebotomies, connect/disconnect Holter monitors, perform ECG tracings

• Collect specimens in the ER and OR

• Collect specimens for inpatients as well as in the On-site Nursing home

• Accession pathology specimens, prepare pathology for transportation

• Preparation and collection for cross matches and Blood transfusions

• Data entry into computer reporting results to Doctors and Nurses

• Answered phones and scheduled appointments

• Performed Special tests , medical/legal drug screens, paternity tests, clinical trials and complete related documentation

• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Life Labs
09.2013 - 10.2014

• Greet and request required information from Patient

• Explain the specimen collection process and ensure patients have followed all necessary test protocol prior to collection

• Perform Phlebotomies, connect/disconnect Holter Monitors

• 24 hour Blood Pressure monitoring and perform ECG tracings

• Perform special test collections, such as medical/legal drug screens, paternity tests, clinical trials and complete related documentation

• Complete required data entry of patientdemographics, requisition information and any other information related to processing test results

• Prepare specimens for transportaion and testing

Education

medical lab assistant

CDI college
Burnaby, BC
2013

Skills

  • Equipment testing and calibration
  • Relationship and team building
  • Specimen collection and processing
  • Procedure standardization
  • Patient and family focused
  • Individual instruction
  • Reporting skills
  • Patient care planning
  • Self-discipline
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Problem resolution ability
  • Setting appointments
  • Personal and professional integrity
  • Patient care

Education and Training

Burnaby, BC

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Mayo Clinic
08.2022 - Current

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre
05.2019 - 08.2019

Dog Groomer/Receptionist

Pawparazzi Dog Grooming
03.2018 - 05.2019

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Hooper homes
03.2016 - 03.2017

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Prince Rupert Hospital
03.2014 - 03.2015

Medical Laboratory Assistant

Life Labs
09.2013 - 10.2014

Owner/Instructor

Dance FX School of Dance
09.2006 - Current

medical lab assistant

CDI college
Cierra Watson