Deanna Payne
Dallas,TX
Summary
Compassionate Phlebotomist known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks. Specialize in venipuncture, specimen collection, and patient communication, ensuring comfort and clarity during procedures. Excel in time management, adaptability, and empathy, skills that enhance patient experience and streamline laboratory operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Parkland Hospital
Dallas, Tx
02.2026 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and capillary collections across Parkland Hospital inpatient units.
- Verified patient identity and matched specimens to Parkland Hospital orders.
- Labeled blood samples and prepared tubes for laboratory transport.
- Followed infection control and safety protocols during specimen collection.
- Communicated with nurses and providers about difficult draws and specimen needs.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization in the specimen collection area to promote safety.
Externship
Office spine & pain
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Executed phlebotomy, administered injections, and conducted EKGs to support patient diagnostics.
- Review and sort patient medical records.
- Prepared specimens for lab testing, ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
- Assisted physicians during patient examinations by preparing instruments and optimizing patient comfort.
- Shadowed experienced medical assistants, assisted with patient intake, and performed basic administrative tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of exam rooms and phlebotomy area to ensure a safe and efficient clinical environment.
Shift Lead
Express
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Guided team members to complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently, improving overall shift performance.
- Assigned tasks to team members aligned with their skills and shift needs, optimizing team workflow.
- Ensure all actions and operations during the shift comply with company policies, health and safety standards, and employment guidelines.
- Trained new team members on operational workflows and customer service standards.
- Trained new team members on operational workflows and customer service standards, enhancing onboarding process.
Education
Certificate -
Addison Medical Assisting School
Addison Tx 05.2025 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
Rowlett high school
Rowlett, TXSkills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Capillary collection
- Patient identification
- Specimen preparation
- Lab transport
- Epic charting
- Patient care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient identification
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR Certified
- Medical assistant Nha certification
References
References available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Parkland Hospital
02.2026 - Current
Externship
Office spine & pain
09.2025 - 10.2025
Certificate -
Addison Medical Assisting School
05.2025 - 10.2025
Shift Lead
Express
08.2021 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Rowlett high school