Daniell Tucker
Granger,IN
Summary
Compassionate phlebotomist with expertise in venipuncture and specimen handling, honed at St. Joseph County VA. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and ensure accurate sample collection, while maintaining strict infection control protocols. Recognized for building trust with diverse patient populations and training new staff to elevate care quality.
Developed key skills in clinical setting, including precision in specimen collection and patient interaction. Looking to transition into new field, bringing strong organizational and communication abilities. Ready to contribute to team-oriented environment and apply transferrable skills effectively.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
St. Joseph County VA
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
Phlebotomist
Fort Drum New York MEDDAC
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Ran the troop clinic for our soldiers in the Armed Forces.
- Ran COVID clinics in the middle of the COVID outbreak.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Provided support to laboratory staff, facilitating prompt analysis of collected samples for expedited results delivery.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Enhanced team collaboration by participating in regular meetings to discuss improvements in phlebotomy practices.
- Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
- Trained new phlebotomists in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.
Emergency Room Technician
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Improved patient care by efficiently performing emergency room procedures such as wound dressing, splinting, and CPR.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in fast-paced environments by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy under pressure.
Education
Healthcare Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ10-2023
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Patient support
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Data entry
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Specimen preparation
- Infection control
Accomplishments
- Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- I received the Civilian Service Commendation Medal from the Department Of The Army on February 9, 2022.
- I was in charge of running the Troop Clinic on Fort Drum during my time there.
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Phlebotomist
St. Joseph County VA
10.2022 - 05.2023
Phlebotomist
Fort Drum New York MEDDAC
07.2020 - 02.2022
Emergency Room Technician
Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
03.2019 - 12.2019
Healthcare Management
University of Phoenix
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