DOMIKA Q. THOMAS
McDonough
Summary
Experienced in administering patient care and supporting medical staff in diverse healthcare environments. Excels in utilizing effective communication to ensure seamless team collaboration and enhance patient satisfaction. Strong knowledge of clinical procedures and patient management contributes to improved healthcare outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Student
South College
06.2020 - Current
- Applied Nursing knowledge to combine ongoing nursing education and experience to real life situations
- Follow and work with the healthcare team to provide comprehensive care
- Learn fundamental knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare policies, and patient care values
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture
- Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
Phlebotomist-Lab Supervisor
Shady Grove Fertility
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Supervised the lab
- Manage patient flow, wait times, inventory levels and information logs
- Report on any performance, compliance or staffing related issues
- Performed testing to make sure patients were ready for procedures, IUD and IUI’s
- Shipping, receiving and disposition of frozen samples
- Examine and process specimens for routine pickups
- Perform genetic testing
Phlebotomist
Emory University Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Performed a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture services on adults, adolescents, and children
- Utilized standard procedures for the maintenance of positive patient identification
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
Phlebotomist Lead Coordinator
Grady Memorial Hospital
04.2004 - 06.2016
- Provided in-service training for new recruits and ongoing supervision instruction to the Phlebotomy team as needed
- Collects blood samples from inpatients/outpatient using venipuncture, finger stick, heel stick and arterial blood gas puncture methods
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Interprets physician orders and patient information to ensure accuracy with processing specimens
- Reviews lab test orders and clarifies questionable entries with physicians, pathologists and nurses.
- Contributed to the development of phlebotomy training materials, enhancing the skillset of new employees and improving overall team performance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South College
Knoxville, TN06-2022
Hemodialysis Technician -
Atlanta Technical College
01.2013
Phlebotomy Certification -
DeKalb Technical College
01.2003
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Equipment Calibration
- Quality Assurance & Controls
- Microsoft Office Suite
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient & Donor Care
- Medical Records Data Entry
- EPIC (VDU Lab System)
Certification
- ASCP Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)
- CPR Certified
Clinical Rotations and Externship
- Pruitt Health Lilburn, 11/07/23 - 11/21/23
- A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab-Wesley Woods, 02/26/24 - 03/25/24
- Ridgeview Institute-Monroe, 01/19/24 - 02/16/24
- Piedmont Henry Hospital, 04/11/24 - 05/09/24
- WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital, 04/07/24 - 05/05/24
- Scottish Rite Hospital, 08/01/24 - 08/15/24
- WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital, 08/18/24 - 09/15/24
- Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital, Current
Timeline
Nursing Student
South College
06.2020 - Current
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
10.2018 - 02.2020
Phlebotomist-Lab Supervisor
Shady Grove Fertility
05.2017 - 10.2018
Phlebotomist
Emory University Hospital
06.2016 - 05.2017
Phlebotomist Lead Coordinator
Grady Memorial Hospital
04.2004 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
South College
Hemodialysis Technician -
Atlanta Technical College
Phlebotomy Certification -
DeKalb Technical College
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