Cyniquia Bellamy
Paris,TX
Summary
- I am Dynamic and dedicated Laboratory Phlebotomist with extensive experience at Paris Regional Medical Center. Expert in venipuncture techniques and patient verification, ensuring accurate specimen collection and exceptional customer service. Proven ability to maintain compliance with HIPAA guidelines while fostering a safe and organized work environment. A reliable team player committed to quality patient care.
- Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
- Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary medical teams. Proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety through dedication and empathetic care.
- Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Paris Regional Medical Center
Paris, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection including name, date of birth, address.
- Maintained accurate records of all specimen collection, labeling and transport procedures.
- Followed infection control guidelines when handling biohazardous materials such as needles, tubes.
- Responded promptly to requests from medical personnel regarding urgent blood draws or special needs.
- Performed venipunctures and skin punctures on patients to draw blood for laboratory tests.
- Reviewed test orders from physicians or other authorized practitioners for accuracy prior to drawing blood samples.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
Phlebotomist
Carter BloodCare
Plano, TX
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Provided assistance to clinical staff during patient visits.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Conducted quality control checks to ensure the accuracy of test results.
- Ensured the cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment and work area.
Authorization Specialist
Cohere health
Paris, TX
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Created spreadsheets utilizing Microsoft Excel for tracking authorization status updates from payers.
- Provided customer service to internal and external customers related to authorization requests.
- Coordinated communication between providers, patients, payers, and other departments as needed.
- Monitored daily workflow queues within the department ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and timely.
- Prepared appeal letters on behalf of clients when necessary to resolve disputes with insurers.
- Researched patient eligibility, coverage information, and benefit levels.
- Performed data entry into various computer systems including but not limited to EMRs and CRMs.
- Explained reasons behind application denials and recommended further action.
- Entered client information and files into databases for further review and tracking.
- Contacted customers to notify of delinquent payments and resolve.
- Double-checked account and application information provided by clients to assist in making accurate credit decisions.
- Forecasted credit needs and client payment abilities to support accurate and effective decision-making.
- Reviewed accounts for signs of fraud and non-payment issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paris High School
Paris, TX06-2017
Skills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Patient verification
- Specimen collection
- Quality control
- Customer service
- HIPAA compliance
- Order of draw
- Specimen handling
- Blood collection techniques
- Paperwork processing
- Medical records handling
- Health and safety
- Blood transfusions
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Emergency response
- CPR and AED training
- CPR certified
- Patient care
- Communication skills
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Urinary catheter care
- Intake recording
- Reliable team player
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Phlebotomist Technician
- CPR
Timeline
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Paris Regional Medical Center
04.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Carter BloodCare
09.2022 - 03.2024
Authorization Specialist
Cohere health
01.2021 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Paris High School
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