Elzina Lemons
Certified Phlebotomist/Processor
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented healthcare provider with extensive experience in venipuncture, specimen collection, and processing. Known for maintaining high productivity levels while ensuring precision and care in all tasks. Demonstrates excellent bedside manners and effectively eases patient anxieties, fostering comfort and clarity during procedures. Proven ability to streamline laboratory operations and build rapport with patients quickly.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist II/ Lab Support Services
Douglas Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Guarantee accurate and timely completion of daily Phlebotomist tasks.
- Proficient in collecting difficult sticks.
- Demonstrate critical-thinking abilities through exceptional interactions with patients and relatives, fostering collaboration within teams and enhancing team spirit throughout workflow.
- Upholding safety and infection-control protocols while ensuring a secure and professional environment for patients, clients, and employees.
- Executed multiple phlebotomy techniques including vacuum tube, syringe, capillary puncture, and venipuncture butterfly methods to draw blood from veins, ensuring safe storage and transport of samples.
- Leveraged Epic System across Admit Recovery Unit, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Women's Center, Neonatal Unit, Outpatient Lab to guarantee provision of quality diagnostic services.
- Processed laboratory specimens according to established protocols and procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for all procedures.
Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist
LabCorp/Peachford Behavioral Hospital
Dunwoody, Georgia
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Facilitated sample collection and processing for laboratory tests utilizing Cerner Power Chart & Path Net System.
- Coordinated sample collection and processing for laboratory tests employing Lab Touch LCM, Cerner Power Chart & Path Net System.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured proper functionality.
- Prepared specimens for analysis using various laboratory techniques.
- Expert in managing, categorizing, and preparing all specimens in alignment with packing list for efficient end-of-day shipment
Cytology/ Lab Assistant
Cobb Hospital
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Executes all testing with confidence and efficiency as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
- Skilled at preparing and analyzing slides to detect abnormalities in cells.
- Proficient in processing numbered, stained, and cover slipped gynecological and non-gynecological specimens, including Thyroid fine needle aspiration, Bronchial Alveolar Lavage, Trans-bronchial needle aspiration, and Pelvic Washing alongside all body fluids.
- Experienced in operating Thin Prep 2000 and Thin Prep 5000.
- Prepared laboratory samples for diagnostic testing and analysis.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment to ensure accurate results.
- Assisted in inventory management of laboratory supplies and reagents.
Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist
Cobb Hospital
Austell, Georgia
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Manage specimen collection from healthcare providers and medical facilities while operating tubing system effectively
- Performs quality assurance checks for accuracy and completeness.
- Responsible for receiving, logging, labeling, sorting, identifying, tracking, preparing, analyzing and documenting incoming specimens/ transporting to appropriate department forlaboratory testing.
- Ensure specimens are handled and stored in the proper environment.
- Document any discrepancies or issues encountered during processing.
- Ensured compliance with laboratory safety regulations and protocols.
- Oversee all add-ons in compliance with 8100 & P701 storage standards utilizing Epic System.
- Managed laboratory inventory and replenished supplies as necessary.
- Assisted in preparing and processing laboratory specimens for analysis.
- Maintained laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Conducted routine quality control checks on testing procedures.
Cerus Technician/ Bio Med Lab
Porex Filtration Group
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Complying with all PPE and GMP standards
- Operated filtration equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to prevent downtime and extend lifespan.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly.
Patient Support Specialist
Francisco Lopez Medical Center
03.2014 - 10.2020
- Demonstrated expertise in accurately recording patient and laboratory data into laboratory information systems.
- Expertise in conducting quality assurance testing on specimens to guarantee accuracy and reliability of results
- Proficient in operating and providing advanced analyzer, nebulizer, microscopes, and centrifuges.
- Proficient in handling hazardous materials and adhering to safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
- Document any discrepancies or issues encountered during processing.
- Skilled in calibrating all equipment.
- Assisted patients in navigating healthcare services and resources.
- Educated patients on treatment options and care instructions clearly.
Phlebotomist/ Medical Assistant
Southern Medical Clinic
02.2012 - 12.2016
- Ensure 99.9% accuracy in validating patients’ credentials for admissions, transfers, and treatment procedures.
- Obtain Vital Signs, Electrocardiogram, Eye Lavage, Lung and Pulmonary Function, Spirometry, Rapid Strep, Urinalysis, Urine Chorionic Gonadotropin, Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, Fasting Blood Sugar, Complete Blood Count Test.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy protocols and best practices.
- Collected blood samples from patients using standard phlebotomy techniques.
- Maintained a sterile environment during specimen collection procedures.
Medical Assistant
Polaris Medical Group
09.2010 - 02.2012
- Managed daily operations while delivering exceptional telephone etiquette and customer service, coordinating demographic data for patient appointments
- Confirmed insurance coverage and co-pay for all patients.
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Conducted vital sign assessments and documented results accurately.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician -
Center For Progressive Training
Riverdale, GA10.2016
Patient Care Technician/ Assistant -
Center For Progressive Training
Riverdale, GA10.2016
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Corinthian College/Everest Institute
Jonesboro, GA11.2009
Skills
- Laboratory analysis
- Specimen preservation
- Centrifugation
- Surgical assistance
- Wound care management
- CPT and ICD-10 coding
- Reliability and responsibility
- Medical recordkeeping
- Data entry and confidentiality
- Financial oversight
- Methodical approach
- Catheterization and irrigation
- Cerner Power Chart
- Epic System
- Specimen processing
- Quality assurance
- Safety protocols
- Inventory management
- Training new staff
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider - e Card, 1iemn5w38ia7tqfcqmgmiey 01/2025 - 01/2027
• American Heart Association
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician 10/2016 - 01/2027
H6D6C6L5
National Healthcareer Association
• Certified Patient Care Technician/ Assistant 10/2016 - 01/2027
F3F4K9D9
National Healthcareer Association
• American Heart Association
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician 10/2016 - 01/2027
H6D6C6L5
National Healthcareer Association
• Certified Patient Care Technician/ Assistant 10/2016 - 01/2027
F3F4K9D9
National Healthcareer Association
Timeline
Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist
LabCorp/Peachford Behavioral Hospital
02.2025 - 11.2025
Cytology/ Lab Assistant
Cobb Hospital
06.2024 - 01.2025
Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist
Cobb Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2025
Phlebotomist II/ Lab Support Services
Douglas Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Cerus Technician/ Bio Med Lab
Porex Filtration Group
10.2020 - 10.2021
Patient Support Specialist
Francisco Lopez Medical Center
03.2014 - 10.2020
Phlebotomist/ Medical Assistant
Southern Medical Clinic
02.2012 - 12.2016
Medical Assistant
Polaris Medical Group
09.2010 - 02.2012
Phlebotomy Technician -
Center For Progressive Training
Patient Care Technician/ Assistant -
Center For Progressive Training
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Corinthian College/Everest Institute