Elizabeth Vaughn
Brentwood,CA
Summary
Adept at venipuncture and patient care, I significantly enhanced patient experiences at Sutter Delta Medical Center by maintaining specimen integrity and reducing contamination risks. My expertise in specimen handling and compassionate communication has consistently improved testing accuracy and patient satisfaction.
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 20 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Sutter Delta Medical Center
03.2004 - 06.2024
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Phlebotomist
Central Medical Laboratory
01.2009 - 03.2018
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Collect blood samples from suspects for the police departments.
- Do paperwork for each draw.
- Testify in court on cases.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Lifesavers Education
Martinez, CA11.2003
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Brentwood, CA06.1998
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Communication abilities
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient support
- Blood culture collection
- Data Entry
- Specimen Preparation
- Paperwork Processing
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Infection Control
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- Licensed Phlebotomist
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Central Medical Laboratory
01.2009 - 03.2018
Phlebotomist
Sutter Delta Medical Center
03.2004 - 06.2024
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Lifesavers Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- Licensed Phlebotomist
- Basic Life Support
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