DARRECE DOUGLAS
Advantage Home Care
St. Louis,MO
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented and proactive candidate seeking entry-level position. Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills contribute to team efficiency and goal achievement. Reliable and adaptable with a quick learning capacity, ready to support team success and drive organizational growth.
Work History
Mobile Phlebotomist
1 Year 7 Months- Executed venipuncture and specimen collection in patient homes and facilities, ensuring patient comfort and procedural accuracy.
- Confirmed patient identity and ensured accurate specimen labeling and transport to maintain diagnostic integrity.
- Adhered to infection control and OSHA protocols to safeguard patient health and safety.
- Document procedures in electronic systems and maintain chain of custody.
Caregiver
1 Year 7 Months- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Monitor and document vital signs and patient condition changes.
- Engaged with patients to provide companionship in their home.
Paraprofessional
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on academic performance and behavioral development.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
Phlebotomy Technician / Donor Support Technician
1 Year- Performed finger sticks, hematocrit testing, plasma protein testing, and donor screenings to ensure donor eligibility and safety.
- Prepared plasmapheresis machines and monitored donor procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Removed needles, sealed lines, and ensured donor safety and comfort.
- Recorded donor data while adhering to FDA and company protocols to maintain accurate records.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Patient Care Technician Course
Phlebotomy Certificate
Skills
Blood collection
Mobile phlebotomy
Patient identification
Phlebotomy techniques
Infection control compliance
Vital Signs & Patient Care
Patient Safety Monitoring
Patient communication
Patient monitoring
Multitasking
Customer Service & Patient Communication
Patient Safety Monitoring
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
LabCorp
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Caregiver
Advantage Home Care
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Phlebotomy Technician / Donor Support Technician
CSL Plasma
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More
St. Louis School of Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Certificate
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St. Louis Community College
Patient Care Technician Course
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Paraprofessional
Supplemental Health Care
2023 - 2025Read More
St. Louis Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Criminal Justice
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