Deborah Williams
Florissant,MO
Summary
Diligent [Desired Position] with solid background in phlebotomy practices, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort. Skilled in venipuncture and specimen handling, contributing to efficient lab operations. Demonstrated ability to maintain sterile environments and effectively communicate with diverse patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Mercy Hospital St. Louis/Pratt Cancer Center
04.2021 - 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.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Reduced patient wait times by implementing effective appointment scheduling system.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to prioritize urgent blood draws, ensuring timely analysis for critical care decisions.
- Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
Phlebotomist
St Francis Hospital
02.2017 - 03.2021
- Correctly and properly identify the patient prior to sample collection
- Collection of the appropriate amount of blood by venipuncture or dermal puncture for the specified test
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Phlebotomist
Delta Medical Center
10.2012 - 04.2016
- Responsible for ordering lab work, phlebotomy, customer service, urine collection, drug screening, receptionist and some Medical Office duties
Phlebotomist
Methodist Health System
03.2012 - 04.2012
- Did clinicals rotation at Methodist Hospital for Southwest Community college
- Correctly and properly identify the patient prior to sample collection
- Collection of the appropriate amount of blood by venipuncture or dermal puncture for the specified test
Phlebotomist
St. Judes
02.2012 - 02.2012
- Did clinicals rotation at St
- Jude Hospital for Southwest Community college
- 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.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Southwest Community College
Memphis, TN08.2012
Dental Assistant -
Concorde Career Institute
Memphis, TN01.1998
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- Paperwork processing
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Quality control
- Infection control
- Specimen preparation
- Data entry
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Skin puncture
- Patient preparation
Certification
- Breath Alcohol / Drug screening, 04/01/17, 04/30/20
- Instructor in Breath Alcohol Training and Drug Screening
Willing To Relocate
Memphis, TN
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Title: Phlebotomist
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Mercy Hospital St. Louis/Pratt Cancer Center
04.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
St Francis Hospital
02.2017 - 03.2021
Phlebotomist
Delta Medical Center
10.2012 - 04.2016
Phlebotomist
Methodist Health System
03.2012 - 04.2012
Phlebotomist
St. Judes
02.2012 - 02.2012
Dental Assistant -
Concorde Career Institute
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Southwest Community College
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