Dominic Vespucci
Ravenswood,WV
Summary
Nationally Certified phlebotomist offering 6+ years of experience and expertise in performing venipuncture on newborn to geriatric patients. Accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients with excellent bedside manner and proficiency in easing patients' anxiety. Committed to maintaining highest standards of safety and quality control.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Jackson General Hospital
06.2017 - Current
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Crew Member
Wendy's
04.2009 - 01.2017
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Prepared and cooked food orders for customers by noting customizations and portion sizes.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Supported great dining and meal experiences for guests.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Checked completed orders for accuracy and bagged meals for easy carrying.
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store efficient and neat.
- Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes.
- Distributed food to wait staff quickly during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
Phlebotomist/Plasmapheresis Processing Technician
DCI Biologicals Inc.
01.2007 - 03.2009
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Education
GED -
Coconino County Community College
Flagstaff, AZNational Certificate For Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV07.2017
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Recording Data
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Drawing Blood
- Blood Specimen Storage
- HIPAA Compliance
- Venipuncture
- Time management
- Medical records review
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Jackson General Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Crew Member
Wendy's
04.2009 - 01.2017
Phlebotomist/Plasmapheresis Processing Technician
DCI Biologicals Inc.
01.2007 - 03.2009
GED -
Coconino County Community College
National Certificate For Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
West Virginia University At Parkersburg
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