Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in both the laboratory and operating room. Adept at navigating challenges and possessing strong problem-solving skills. Takes a proactive approach to new tasks. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Multi-talented and highly experienced in healthcare with over 5+ years of expertise in phlebotomy and patient care. Prepared to take the next career step in a rewarding healthcare role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Technician
HCA North Florida
01.2021 - Current
Maintained sterile anesthesia supplies within expiration date.
Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring proper positioning during surgery to minimize discomfort or injury risk.
Assisted in successful surgeries through effective communication and collaboration with fellow healthcare professionals.
Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.
Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation, and ventilatory support.
Certified Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor
UF Health Shands Hospital
05.2018 - Current
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Ensured accuracy in specimen labeling, reducing potential for testing errors.
Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring specimens were processed according to specific departmental needs.
Enhanced patient care by providing detailed documentation of specimen collection and processing steps.
Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
Streamlined communication between processing lab and medical staff, ensuring clear understanding of test requirements and results.
Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Patient Transporter
UF Health Shands Hospital
03.2016 - 01.2018
Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers or medical transport vans
Maintained accurate logs of all equipment deliveries and patient trips and submitted documentation to Shands transport at end of shift
Comforted patients and families by offering support and encouragement