Colleen Kaylor
Lakeland,Florida
Summary
Experienced phlebotomist with a strong background in clinic and hospital\ED settings. Demonstrated track record of excellence in performing venipuncture procedures. Skilled in overcoming challenges and successfully working with individuals who are needle-adverse or difficult to draw blood from. Expertise in all aspects of venipuncture, ensuring accurate and efficient sample collection.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
IMA Medical Group
12.2022 - Current
- Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
- Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples
- Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens
- Work collaboratively with patients, and healthcare providers to ensure a high quality of service.
Phlebotomist
Allied Healthcare Staffing
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
- Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples
- Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens
- Work collaboratively with patients, and healthcare providers to ensure a high quality of service.
Phlebotomist
Arrow Healthcare Staffing
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
- Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples
- Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens
- Work collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers and patient support departments to ensure a high quality of service.
Entrance Screener and Monitor
Campbells Napoleon
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Explain to all personal and visitors the purpose of temperature monitoring and health screening for COVID-19
- Communicates relevant associate information to supervisors, coordinators, medical center and human resources for prompt consideration and concern resolution
- Handle the screening guidelines, team member interactions, tracking, documentation, and employee safety duties
- Supports the companies philosophy of teamwork and achievement of the company mission and goals.
Phlebotomist
Community Hospital and Wellness Center Bryan
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
- Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples
- Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens
- Work collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers and patient support departments to ensure a high quality of service.
Phlebotomist
Firelands Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Experienced in Emergency Department, Out Patient and In Patient environments
- Skillful and precise in performing venipuncture and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples; and verifying medical records
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, infection control procedures, quality assurance support and data entry and retrieval
- Possess excellent patient-relations skills - known for having a gentle touch and the ability to alleviate patient anxieties.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician, 468 hour program -
Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
Oberlin, OH01.2013
Bachelors of Science in Music Performance and Education -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio01.1998
Music Performance and Education -
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, Ohio01.1996
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Controls
- Knowledge of HIS, LIS and Microsoft
- Coordinate laboratory workflow
- Maintains testing supplies for laboratory and physicians
- Newborn, Child, Geriatric Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture Expertise
- Plating Specimens for Culture
- COVID-19, MERSA, Flu, RSV, C-Diff, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia PCR Testing
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Infection Control
- Quality Control
- Paperwork Processing
- Recording data
- Syringe method
- Quality control guidelines
- Medical Records Management
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Data Confidentiality
- Team Leader
- Active Listening
- Goal Minded
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Patient Monitoring
- Workload Management
- Relationship Building
- Analytical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Appointment Scheduling
- Lab Reporting
- Patient Relations
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Scheduling Software
- Quality control monitoring
- Microbiology Techniques
- Chemical Handling
- Lab Inventory Management
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Positive Attitude
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Team Collaboration
- Documentation And Reporting
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Satisfaction
Additionalinformation - Hospitalsoftwareprogramsused
- Cerner EMR
- Harvest EMR
- Epic EMR
- e-Clinical Works EMR
- SunQuest LIS
Volunteer Experience
- Amherst Critters n Such 4-H Club, Amherst, Ohio
- Sandstone Summer Theatre, Amherst, Ohio
- MAD Factory Theater Company, Oberlin, Ohio
- Lorain County Civic Orchestra, Elyria, Ohio
Community Theater assistant directing,
Costume repair, assistant stage managing, attention to detail, people management
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Phlebotomist
IMA Medical Group
12.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Allied Healthcare Staffing
08.2022 - 12.2023
Phlebotomist
Arrow Healthcare Staffing
03.2022 - 06.2022
Entrance Screener and Monitor
Campbells Napoleon
06.2021 - 03.2022
Phlebotomist
Community Hospital and Wellness Center Bryan
06.2018 - 05.2021
Phlebotomist
Firelands Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 01.2018
Phlebotomy Technician, 468 hour program -
Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
Bachelors of Science in Music Performance and Education -
The Ohio State University
Music Performance and Education -
Columbus State Community College
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