Denise R. Riley
P4 Clinical
Rockwall,TX
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Dynamic phlebotomist with extensive experience at Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall, skilled in therapeutic phlebotomy and infection control practices. Proven ability to ease patient anxiety through effective communication while ensuring accurate specimen handling and compliance with safety protocols. Adaptable and detail-oriented, committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
Work History
Phlebotomist
1 Year 7 Months- Spoke with patients to collect information for lab records, ease fear or anxiety, and support cooperation.
- Followed physician orders to perform therapeutic phlebotomy correctly.
- Collected blood samples with vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart with necessary supplies to ensure availability for procedures.
- Organized daily tasks according to collection priorities to maximize efficiency.
- Checked blood and specimen collection orders and alerted nurses or physicians about discrepancies between orders and nursing station logs.
Phlebotomist
4 Years 10 Months- Collected blood samples with vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazard waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with needed supplies.
- Spoke with patients to collect information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety, and support cooperation.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Phlebotomy
9 Years 10 Months- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Phlebotomist
2 Years 1 Month- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Word Processing, Medical Terminology
No Degree - Certified Phlebotomy
No Degree - Basic EMT Training
Skills
Specimen handling and collection
Sample labeling and storage
Infection control practices
Therapeutic phlebotomy techniques
Patient record management
PPE compliance standards
Venipuncture and skin puncture skills
Laboratory procedures and sanitation
Effective communication skills
Adaptability in public interactions
Specimen collection
Laboratory procedures
Adaptable approach
Skin puncture
Pediatric phlebotomy
Sample storage
Communication
Sanitation and sterilization
Certification
PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Phlebotomist
P4 Clinical
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Phlebotomist
Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall
03.2020 - 01.2025Read More
Phlebotomy
Premier Health Care
04.2010 - 02.2020Read More
Phlebotomist
Norman Regional Hospital
01.2008 - 02.2010Read More
Grady High School
High School Diploma
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Mid-America Technology Center
No Degree from Word Processing, Medical Terminology
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Moore-Norman Vocational Tech. Center
No Degree from Certified Phlebotomy
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Mid-America Technology Center
No Degree from Basic EMT Training
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