Desiree Hurst
Blackwood,NJ
Summary
Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Virtua Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
07.2017 - 05.2022
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cadbury Senior Services
01.2007 - 06.2017
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cinnaminson Center
08.2005 - 01.2017
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Sewell, NJ05-2027
Multi- Skilled Technician
Harris School of Business
Voorhees, NJ12-2015
High School Diploma -
Leap Academy Charter High School
Camden, NJ 07-2005
Skills
- Order of draw
- Venipuncture expertise
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Patient care
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Virtua Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
07.2017 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cadbury Senior Services
01.2007 - 06.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cinnaminson Center
08.2005 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Multi- Skilled Technician
Harris School of Business
High School Diploma -
Leap Academy Charter High School
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