Deborah Hussey
Peabody,MA
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Assistant
Tufts Medical Center
02.2010 - 09.2014
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by handling queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Assisted patients with basic care needs.
- Ensured accurate documentation of vital signs, symptoms, and medical histories for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Followed comprehensive clinical protocols to safeguard patient safety.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient
- Measured patient spirometry.
Private Caregiver
Clark Care
04.2003 - 10.2010
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Dialysis Technician
Medford Dialysis Center
09.2000 - 10.2010
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
Clinical Assistant
Winchester Hospital
02.1995 - 06.2000
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by handling queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Ensured accurate documentation of vital signs, symptoms, and medical histories for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient
- Demonstrated expertise in performing EKGs, phlebotomy procedures, injections administration ensuring accuracy in each procedure performed.
Nursing Assistant
Winchester Nursing Center
04.1991 - 06.1995
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School
Wakefield, MA06-1990
Skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Patients' vital signs
- Patient care coordination
- Medical terminology
- Specimen collection
- CPR
- Phlebotomy
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Clinical Assistant
Tufts Medical Center
02.2010 - 09.2014
Private Caregiver
Clark Care
04.2003 - 10.2010
Dialysis Technician
Medford Dialysis Center
09.2000 - 10.2010
Clinical Assistant
Winchester Hospital
02.1995 - 06.2000
Nursing Assistant
Winchester Nursing Center
04.1991 - 06.1995
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School
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