Phlebotomist/ Nursing Technician
Cumberland Medical Center
Crossville, Tennessee
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Conducted patient rounds to observe physical condition and assess needs.
- Reported any unusual behaviors or changes in conditions to the nurse supervisor.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Assisted with wound care, including cleaning and bandaging.
- Monitored and recorded patient intake and output.
- Maintained clean and neat environment in patient care area, checked and restocked supplies and handled linen management and trash removal.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.