Dana Brown
Vanceburg,KY
Summary
Committed Phlebotomy Student with relevant exposure to blood sample collection, storage, and handling. Demonstrate strengths in patient comfort, lab safety procedures, and medical record management. Known for maintaining accuracy under pressure while ensuring high standards of patient care and compliance. Experience includes internships at well-respected healthcare facilities, contributing to efficient laboratory functions.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Student
Maysville Community and Technical College
Maysville, KY
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained patient records and documentation accurately.
- Documented daily activities and collected specimens for laboratory tests.
- Organized work area efficiently to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
- Operated centrifuges, microscopes, and other laboratory equipment as needed.
- Educated patients on proper methods of providing a sample for testing purposes.
- Ensured that patient identification was verified prior to collecting specimens.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the lab by sterilizing equipment regularly.
- Participated actively in continuing education programs related to phlebotomy field.
- Followed safety procedures when handling blood samples.
- Verified patient information before collecting specimens from them.
- Collected, labeled, and stored blood samples according to established protocols.
- Kept up-to-date with current trends in phlebotomy techniques and procedures.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary draws with precision on patients of varying ages and health statuses.
- Handled special collection procedures, including therapeutic phlebotomy and drug testing.
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Participated in continuing education to stay current with phlebotomy practices.
College Student
Maysville Community and Technical College
Maysville, KY
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Processed orders for medical supplies and lab equipment.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
Education
Medical Assistant
Maysville Community And Technical College
Maysville, KY06-2026
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Communication
- Universal Precautions
- Anatomy and physiology
- Venipuncture
- Blood collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Paperwork Processing
- Specimen handling
- Patient Care
- Health Education
- Communication abilities
- HIPAA
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Medical terminology knowledge
Timeline
Phlebotomy Student
Maysville Community and Technical College
01.2024 - Current
College Student
Maysville Community and Technical College
01.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Maysville Community And Technical College
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