Delesha Simelus
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented healthcare professional with extensive experience in venipuncture and specimen handling. Excels in team collaboration and adapting to evolving patient needs, ensuring high-quality service. Committed to maintaining sterile environments and enhancing patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
US Secret Service
Leesburg, Virginia
05.2026 - Current
- Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture to obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing
- Conducted blood draws following strict safety protocols to ensure patient comfort and minimize complications.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of blood draws to support efficient laboratory processing
- Educated patients on blood draw process to alleviate concerns and enhance comfort during procedures
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective communication and coordinated patient care
- Adhere to all Secret Service policies and HIPAA regulations and infection control policies
- Maintained accurate documentation of specimens and ensured proper labeling for laboratory processing.
Registered Medical Assistant
Cape Fear Valley Ear, Nose and Throat
Fayetteville, NC
02.2025 - Current
- Prepare and maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care and enhance communication
- Adhere to all HIPAA regulations and infection control policies
- Schedule new patient referrals and ensure necessary authorizations are obtained
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures efficiently.
- Managed patient scheduling and follow-up appointments to enhance clinic workflow.
- Assisted patients with billing and insurance inquiries, facilitating timely submission of prior authorizations
- Administered patient care, including vital signs and medical history collection.
- Maintain secure financial records and detailed summaries of patient charges and payments
- Checked in patients by verifying identification and insurance information, verifying identification and insurance information, and collecting
- Process referrals and review medical claims related to insurance coverage.
- Utilize MODMED/EPIC software for patient demographic verification and billing data processing
Registered Medical Assistant
Cape Fear Valley Gastroenterology
Fayetteville, NC
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided compassionate care for mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by efficiently collecting and processing specimens to support accurate diagnoses.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and procedures efficiently.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Collected and documented patient medical information, including blood pressure and weight, to maintain comprehensive health records.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Freedom Medical Staffing
Charlotte, NC
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed challenging behaviors of patients with mental health issues or dementia, ensuring safety for patients and staff.
- Delivered personal care services to patients, upholding their dignity and privacy.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
Registered Medical Assistant
FastMed Urgent Care
Fayetteville, NC
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted physicians with various medical procedures, ensuring accurate results and timely treatment.
- Supported diagnostic processes with proficient collection of specimen samples for laboratory testing purposes.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cape Fear Senior High School
Fayetteville, NC06-2000
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Electronic health records
- Patient safety protocols
- Immunization administration
- Specimen processing
- HIPAA compliance
- Healthcare software
- Basic life support
- Medical terminology
Certification
- National Certified Phlebotomist 2026 Present
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2009 Present
- CPR/BLS 07/2028
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomist
US Secret Service
05.2026 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Cape Fear Valley Ear, Nose and Throat
02.2025 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Cape Fear Valley Gastroenterology
06.2023 - 01.2025
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Freedom Medical Staffing
01.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Medical Assistant
FastMed Urgent Care
11.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Cape Fear Senior High School
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Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer