DeNesha Kennedy
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston,TX
16
years of professional experience
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.
Work History
PHLEBOTOMIST II
6 Years 10 Months- 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
5 Years 10 Months- 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
1 Year 3 Months- 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
7 Months- 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
Associate of Science - Nursing
Medical Assisting
High School Diploma
Skills
Epic
Soft Lab Phlebotomy System
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
10 Key by touch/sight
Typing 40-45 wpm
Timeline
PHLEBOTOMIST II
Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2019 - 06.2026Read More
SENIOR PHLEBOTOMIST
Laboratory of America
09.2013 - 07.2019Read More
PHLEBOTOMIST
Memorial Hermann Hospital
11.2010 - 02.2012Read More
PHLEBOTOMIST
Kingwood Medical Center
11.2010 - 06.2011Read More
C.E. King High School
High School Diploma
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Texas School of Business
Medical Assisting
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Lone Star College-North Harris
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science
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