Deadra Summers
Erin,TN
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 27 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Phlebotomist
PathGroup
02.2019 - 04.2024
- Performed venipuncture procedures with precision and care to collect specimens for testing.
- Accurately labeled specimens following strict protocols to ensure proper identification and processing.
- Interacted professionally and empathetically with patients to provide optimal care and support.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols to minimize risks and maintain a secure environment.
Phlebotomist
PathGroup
02.2019 - 04.2024
- Performed venipuncture procedures with precision and care to collect specimens for testing.
- Accurately labeled specimens following strict protocols to ensure proper identification and processing.
- Interacted professionally and empathetically with patients to provide optimal care and support.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols to minimize risks and maintain a secure environment.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
10.2011 - 02.2019
- Performed venipuncture techniques to draw blood samples from patients.
- Processed various types of samples according to established protocols.
- Utilized medical terminology accurately in documentation and communication.
- Followed strict lab safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Administered patient care and assistance during medical procedures.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
10.2011 - 02.2019
- Performed venipuncture techniques to draw blood samples from patients.
- Processed various types of samples according to established protocols.
- Utilized medical terminology accurately in documentation and communication.
- Followed strict lab safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Administered patient care and assistance during medical procedures.
Education
Phlebotomy, Phlebotomy Technician
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
01.1992
General Equivalency Diploma - GED
Tennessee Technological University
01.1992
Skills
- Capillary Electrophoresis
- Cashier
- Computer Proficiency
- Customer Service
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Protime Testing
- Retail Experience
- Urinalysis Testing
- Venipuncture
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician
- 1992
Timeline
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
05.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
PathGroup
02.2019 - 04.2024
Phlebotomist
PathGroup
02.2019 - 04.2024
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
10.2011 - 02.2019
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
10.2011 - 02.2019
Phlebotomy, Phlebotomy Technician
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville
General Equivalency Diploma - GED
Tennessee Technological University