Dana Cook
Marion,IL
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with thirteen years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
SIH Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale
03.2023 - Current
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using Epic to validate patient insurance information.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Phlebotomist
Hardin County General Hospital
06.2010 - Current
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- 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.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using Epic to validate patient insurance information.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Charge of Standing Order Lab Requisitions
- Charge of DOT/NON DOT Drug Screens
- Answering and making phone calls
- Registering patients
- setup Micro specimens
- Performing Urine Dipsticks
- Swabbing pediatrics to Geriatrics for Flu, Strep and Covid-19
- Drawing Arterial Blood Gases
Certified Nurses Assitant
Pope County Care Center
07.1999 - 06.2010
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nurse Assistant
CNA
10.1998 - 07.1999
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Southeastern Illinois College
Carmi, IL03.2010
High School Diploma -
Hardin County High School
Elizabethtown, IL05.1998
Skills
- Patient Identification
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Finger Stick Method
- On-Site Testing
- Supply Requisition and Inventory
- Team Leader
- Arterial Punctures
- Data Recording
- Secure Biohazards
- Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Patient Confidentiality
- Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- HIPAA
- Package Specimens
- Heel Sticks
- Blood Cultures
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Epic Software
- Blood Transfusions
- Blood Sample Collection
- Specimen Collection and Storage
- Processing Specimens
Certification
Certified ASCP (American Society Clinical Pathology) Phlebotomist
October 1999- and still active October 2022
Expires October of 2025
CPR
Certified Nurses Assistant (expired 2010)
References
Jessica Cullum, MLT Micro Lead, Lab Supervisor, Hardin County General Hospital
618-285-6634 ext. 320
Nena Sherrod, MLT Chemistry Tech Lead, Hardin County General Hospital
618-285-6634 ext 321
Elizabeth Oxford, MLT
618-841-0411
Jama Pickering, Xray Techinican, Hardin County General Hospital
618-926-0811
Courtney Spivey, RN, Nurse Practioner, Hardin County General Hospital
618-313-1657
Timeline
Phlebotomist
SIH Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale
03.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Hardin County General Hospital
06.2010 - Current
Certified Nurses Assitant
Pope County Care Center
07.1999 - 06.2010
Certified Nurse Assistant
CNA
10.1998 - 07.1999
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Southeastern Illinois College
High School Diploma -
Hardin County High School
Certified ASCP (American Society Clinical Pathology) Phlebotomist
October 1999- and still active October 2022
Expires October of 2025
CPR
Certified Nurses Assistant (expired 2010)
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