DeNesha Kennedy
Summary
A patient-focused Phlebotomist brings a 15-year background to the growing lab. Accomplished in easing patients' anxieties and working with needle-adverse individuals. Prepared to take the next career step in a rewarding role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
PHLEBOTOMIST II
Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
- Promoted the mission, vision, and values of the organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 50 times per day
- Knowledgeable on EKG
- Followed physician orders to administer therapeutic phlebotomy correctly
- DOT Certified Drug Screen
SENIOR PHLEBOTOMIST
Laboratory of America
09.2013 - 07.2019
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Preformed Vital Signs
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system using
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks
- Handled insurance verification tasks to validate patient insurance
- Collect blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Followed physician orders to administer therapeutic phlebotomy correctly
PHLEBOTOMIST
Memorial Hermann Hospital
11.2010 - 02.2019
- Followed physician orders to administer therapeutic phlebotomy correctly
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories
PHLEBOTOMIST
Kingwood Medical Center
11.2010 - 06.2011
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lone Star College-North Harris
Houston, Texas05.2011
Medical Assisting -
Texas School of Business
Houston, TX10.2001
High School Diploma -
C.E. King High School
Houston, Texas05.1998
Skills
- Epic
- Soft Lab Phlebotomy System
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- 10 Key by touch/sight
- Typing 40-45 wpm
References
Available upon request
Timeline
PHLEBOTOMIST II
Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2019 - Current
SENIOR PHLEBOTOMIST
Laboratory of America
09.2013 - 07.2019
PHLEBOTOMIST
Memorial Hermann Hospital
11.2010 - 02.2019
PHLEBOTOMIST
Kingwood Medical Center
11.2010 - 06.2011
Medical Assisting -
Texas School of Business
High School Diploma -
C.E. King High School
Bachelor of Science -
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lone Star College-North Harris
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