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DeAnte Shelton

Birmingham,Alabama

Summary

As a, Phlebotomist with proven expertise in venipuncture and specimen handling, honed across roles at Saint Vincent's Hospital and other leading healthcare facilities. Demonstrates exceptional patient care, reducing contamination risks by adhering to strict protocols. Achieved a high accuracy level in specimen tracking, ensuring timely and precise test results. Skilled in maintaining HIPAA compliance and enhancing patient experiences through compassionate communication. Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing [Number]-year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need. Highly-skilled phlebotomist with [Number] years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Saint Vincent's Hospital
02.2019 - Current
  • 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.
  • Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.

Phlebotomist

PlasmaCare
11.2007 - 11.2013

As a phlebotomist, my job description consists of numerous detail.

Some time i would screen potential donors including, vital signs. Mostly performing vein punctures, Make sure donors are monitored during their donation process. Follow all HIPPA regulations as advised.

  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.

Phlebotomist

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers
06.2001 - 04.2006
  • 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.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.

Education

Nursing Assistance

T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Patient Care
  • Specimen handling
  • Butterfly needle technique
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Venipuncture Expertise
  • HIPAA Compliance

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Saint Vincent's Hospital
02.2019 - Current

Phlebotomist

PlasmaCare
11.2007 - 11.2013

Phlebotomist

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers
06.2001 - 04.2006

Nursing Assistance

T.A. Lawson State Community College
DeAnte Shelton