Dorian Taylor
Orlando,FL
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
VA Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks Number times per day.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Contacted physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories for resolution assistance with unusual test orders.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Phlebotomist
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Gerald J O’Oconnor
04.2001 - 10.2017
- 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.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
New England School of Technology
West Palm Beach, FL04.1998
Skills
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Glucose Screening
- Blood Culturing
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Specimen Transport
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Fluid and Tissue Disposal
- Biohazard Waste Disposal
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Peak and Trough Tests
- Blood Alcohol Testing
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Heel Sticks
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Tray Organization
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Specimen Collection
- Active Listening
- Lab Equipment Operation
- Phlebotomy Functions
- Patient Relations
- Information Gathering
- Sample Processing
- Injection Administration
- Patient Confidentiality
- Donor Screening
- Federal Laws
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
VA Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
08.2019 - 11.2022
Medical Assistant
Dr. Gerald J O’Oconnor
04.2001 - 10.2017
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
New England School of Technology
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