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Comeshia Baker
Kirkland,WA
Summary
Professionally trained Medial Assistant/ Phlebotomist with the experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients wit diverse needs. Demonstrated by 15 years of experience and expertise in performing venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques on newborn to geriatric patients. Excellent bedside manner and proficiency in easing patients anxiety.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Seattle Children's Hospital
Senior Lab Assistant Phlebotomist
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Obtain blood samples by capillary, syringe, straight needle or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Managed 40 Patients per day.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
Overlake Medical Center
Lab Assistant Phlebotomist
01.2019 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Performed blood specimens by venipunctures, and heed sticks on newborn to geriatrics.
- Specimen processing, receiving, sorting, identifying and labeling blood samples.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA.
US BioTek Laboratories
COVID-19 Tester
08.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
- Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
- Interpreted and processed on-site-only test data according to RMI documentation requirements.
- Assessed vitals while adhering to PPE requirements and other restrictions.
Providence Medical Center
Medical Assistant
08.2014 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Providence Medical Center
Lab Assistant
08.2014 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Everett Clinic
Phlebotomy Technician
11.2009 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
LabCorp
Float Phlebotomist
03.2007 - 10.2009
Job overview
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
NW Eye Associates
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
10.2006 - 03.2007
Job overview
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
- Supported medical staff by providing organized and accurate medical records.
- Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and information.
- Maintained patient records systems by archiving, scanning and indexing important documents and files.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
Allen Memorial Hospital
Lab Assistant
05.2006 - 09.2006
Job overview
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Demonstrated competence in collecting lab samples for testing.
- Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
- Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Assisted with support duties such as filling products, labeling products, testing samples and taking inventory.
Education
Kaplan University , Cedar Falls, IA
Associate of Science from Medical Assistant
05.2006
Skills
- Leadership
- Epic Super user
- Customer Service
- Patient Safety
- Workplace Safety
- Excellent Lab Practices
- Phlebotomy
- Processing Specimens
- Specimen Collection
- Infection Control Procedures
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Training
- Blood Collections
- Proper Storage Procedures
Certification
- MA- P Certification- Current
- Medical Assistant Certification interim- Current
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
GPA 3.5
GED Student of the Year 2002
Perfect Attendance Fall 2004
Most Achievement Spring 2006
Timeline
COVID-19 Tester
US BioTek Laboratories
08.2021 - 11.2022
Senior Lab Assistant Phlebotomist
Seattle Children's Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Lab Assistant Phlebotomist
Overlake Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant
Providence Medical Center
08.2014 - 12.2018
Lab Assistant
Providence Medical Center
08.2014 - 11.2019
Phlebotomy Technician
Everett Clinic
11.2009 - 12.2014
Float Phlebotomist
LabCorp
03.2007 - 10.2009
Medical Records and Health Information Technician
NW Eye Associates
10.2006 - 03.2007
Lab Assistant
Allen Memorial Hospital
05.2006 - 09.2006
Kaplan University
Associate of Science from Medical Assistant
- MA- P Certification- Current
- Medical Assistant Certification interim- Current
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