DEDRICKA WILSON
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Patient-oriented Phlebotomist offering laboratory and clinical settings. Technically proficient in key phlebotomy techniques, universal precautions and sterilization protocols. Team-oriented and skilled. Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
East Jefferson General Hospital Health
Metairie, LA
11.2024 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Phlebotomist
Slidell Memorial Hospital
Slidell, LA
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
New Orleans, LA
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
- Initiated treatment following prescribed orders.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Calibrated dialysate solution according to prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
Phlebotomist Technician
Veterans Elevations of Lousiana
Kenner, LA
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Verified collection orders
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Education
Phlebotomy
Clynical Lynks
Metairie, LA06.2019
High School Diploma -
Milton High School
2012
Skills
Policies
- Drawing blood
- Quality control
- Biohazard waste disposal
- Collecting vital signs
- Collecting specimens
- Sharps disposal
- Blood culturing
- Butterfly venipuncture
Certification
- Phlebotomy Technician (PT)
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Phlebotomist
East Jefferson General Hospital Health
11.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Slidell Memorial Hospital
07.2022 - 10.2024
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
10.2020 - 06.2022
Phlebotomist Technician
Veterans Elevations of Lousiana
07.2019 - 10.2020
Phlebotomy
Clynical Lynks
High School Diploma -
Milton High School
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