Essence Baker
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Victory Health Solutions
08.2023 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Aculabs
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient trust with compassionate care, professional demeanor, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols during all phlebotomy procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Reduced patient anxiety by using effective communication skills and demonstrating empathy during blood draws.
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families, establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication.
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Newark Community Health Centers
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Carried out building updates such as painting surfaces, replacing fixtures and reorganizing rooms.
Education
Essex County College
Newark, NJHigh School Diploma -
Peoples Preparatory Charter School
Newark, NJ06.2017
Skills
- Health Education
- Problem Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Hazardous Infection Safety Control
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician, September 2022
- Sora license
Skillsandtraining
PHLEBOTOMY, 09/2022, 01/2023, ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE | Urban League of Essex County, Newark, NJ, An intense Phlebotomy Program that provides students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to safely draw blood, label, and maintain specimens. This program consists of 80 hours (50 hours of classroom instruction and 30 hours of clinical/lab experience)., Introduction to Phlebotomy, Medical Terminology, Venipuncture equipment/Continued Special Collection, Specimen handling, transfer, and processing, Quality Phlebotomy, Legal issues in Phlebotomy, Metric system measurements, Final Exam
Fieldofstudy
Prepare patients for blood draws
Verify patient identities and ensure proper labeling of collection vials
Explain blood draw or transfusion process to patients
Conduct blood draws and transfusions
Assist patients who experience adverse reactions following a blood draw or transfusion
Follow directions of supervising physicians
Gather, inventory, and maintain blood draw instruments and Supplies
Timeline
Mobile Phlebotomist
Aculabs
08.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Victory Health Solutions
08.2023 - Current
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Newark Community Health Centers
01.2021 - 03.2023
Essex County College
High School Diploma -
Peoples Preparatory Charter School
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician, September 2022
- Sora license
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