Dessie Lewis
Certified Registered Phlebotomist
Gary,IN
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance. Reliable Phlebotomist specializing in therapeutic phlebotomy, eager to bring 20-year background to growing facility. Expertise in working with all types of patients, including those with chronic illnesses.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
HIV Coordinator
Gary Health Department
Gary, IN
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Communicated with patients, concerning Prep and HIV.
- Outreach in community, testing for HIV and doing presentation.
- Data entry of information.
- Recruited 100's targeted high risk persons for testing services by participating in outreach events such as Health Fair and street events.
- Identified and developed client-directed treatment plan to monitor ongoing goal achievement
PST Specialist
Labcorp
Gary, IN
08.2016 - 03.2021
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 50 plus times per day.
- 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.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aperion Care Tolleston
Gary, IN
05.2010 - 08.2016
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Helped over 20 patients day.
Mobile Phlebotomist
NICLS
Northbrook, IL
06.2010 - 08.2014
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks over fifty times per day
- Draw early morning collections for nursing home about 75 - 100 patients.
Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Care
Gary, IN
02.2008 - 08.2010
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels for about 35 patients day.
Medical Assistant
First Med
Merrillville, IN
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Prepared about 50 or more patients day.
Education
License / Certificate - Chaplain
American Global Christian Chaplain Association
Blue Island, IL08.2022
No Degree - Entrepreneurship
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN10.2022
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College
Hammond, IN03.2007
CERTIFICATE - CNA
Med Ed, Inc
Michigan City, IN06.2006
No Degree - Medical Billing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN12.1998
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN09.1998
Skills
- Information intake
- Basic life support understanding
- Computer-aided dispatching
- Multitasking abilities
- Relationship-Building
- Organization and Time management
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Training & Development
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Timeline
HIV Coordinator
Gary Health Department
03.2021 - 08.2022
PST Specialist
Labcorp
08.2016 - 03.2021
Mobile Phlebotomist
NICLS
06.2010 - 08.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aperion Care Tolleston
05.2010 - 08.2016
Medical Assistant
Comprehensive Care
02.2008 - 08.2010
Medical Assistant
First Med
08.2007 - 01.2009
License / Certificate - Chaplain
American Global Christian Chaplain Association
No Degree - Entrepreneurship
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College
CERTIFICATE - CNA
Med Ed, Inc
No Degree - Medical Billing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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