Emma Lawson
Newport News,VA
Summary
Experienced with patient care, medical procedures, and healthcare support. Utilizes clinical skills and technical knowledge to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Track record of reliable performance in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
04.2024 - Current
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
Lab Support Technician II
Mercy
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Kept abreast of current industry, scientific and regulatory developments and issues.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Phlebotomist
Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma
10.2021 - 11.2023
- Collected blood samples using proper techniques and protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained accurate records of specimens and ensured timely delivery to testing facilities.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures during specimen collection procedures.
PHLEBOTOMIST
Hillcrest Medical Center
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs..
- Collected blood samples using proper techniques and protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures during specimen collection procedures.
Phlebotomist
Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - General Studies, Chemistry, Biology, Social Studies
Northeastern State University
Broken Arrow, Ok05.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2027
Associate degree - Natural Science
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
Miami, Ok05.2020
Skills
- Effective prioritization skills
- Risk assessment monitoring
- Proficient in all Microsoft applications
- Effective team engagement
- Records management
- Treatment documentation
Certification
- CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
04.2024 - Current
Lab Support Technician II
Mercy
11.2023 - 07.2024
Phlebotomist
Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma
10.2021 - 11.2023
PHLEBOTOMIST
Hillcrest Medical Center
11.2020 - 12.2021
Phlebotomist
Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma
07.2017 - 07.2020
Associate degree - Natural Science
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
Bachelor's Degree - General Studies, Chemistry, Biology, Social Studies
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Technology - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University