Daisy McDonald
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Lexington Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
Medical Assistant
Regional Medical Center
03.2010 - 06.2018
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC05-2005
Certificate Phlebotomist Technologist - Phlebotomy
The National Phlebotomy Technologist
Landover, MD03-2000
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC08-1977
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Patient confidentiality
- Medical records handling
- Blood collection
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Patient-focused care
- Phlebotomy
- Data entry
- Quick problem solver
- Infection control procedures
- Lab equipment operation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimens collection and processing
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Lexington Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
Medical Assistant
Regional Medical Center
03.2010 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Claflin University
Certificate Phlebotomist Technologist - Phlebotomy
The National Phlebotomy Technologist
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College