FELICIA JACKSON
Rossville,TN
Summary
Seasoned Phlebotomist with 31 years experience in venipuncture and proven chair and bed side manner. Committed to maintaining highest patient safety standards when collecting a variety of specimens. I have a solid background in phlebotomy and health care services. Responsible to obtain a challenging position with an organization where my skills and education would have valuable application.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
SONIC HEALTHCARE
Memphis, TN
06.2022 - Current
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Observed patient for unsual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Material Handler
YOHCONNEX- (MCKESSON)
Olive Branch, MS
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
- Palletized boxes to increase movement and shipment efficiency.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Developed and maintained strong working knowledge of products and handling requirements.
- Minimized number of material moves and reduced backtracking and length of moves, resulting in optimum equipment and personnel deployment.
- Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.
- Prepared shipments for postage through careful packing, sealing and labeling of materials.
- Generated accurate work orders, bills of lading and shipping orders to manage accurate routing of materials.
- Coordinated resolutions to independently handle damages, shortages and nonconformance.
Phlebotomist
AMERICAN ESOTERIC LABORATORIES
Memphis, TN
01.2012 - 01.2022
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like patients name and date of birth.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers, and self.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Used multiple electronic medical software, including APOLLO and ATLAS to conduct patient intakes and send correspondence.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy station
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Collected blood samples from {50-60} individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain specimen integrity.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
Lab Technical Assistant (Baptist Memphis)
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION
Memphis, TN
11.2007 - 01.2012
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Coordinated in-office and off-site testing for high volume of daily patient samples.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- prepared patients for physician by explaining process. workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Collected information, verified insurance and collected co-payments for patients as part of check-in process.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
Phlebotomist
ASAP MEDSTAFF
Wayne, MI
04.2006 - 07.2007
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Drew blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
Lab Technician I
ST. JOHN HEALTH SYSTEMS
Warren, MI
03.2001 - 02.2005
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Limited discrepancies by accurately handling, storing, transporting and submitting urinalysis samples.
- Communicated with outside parties and laboratory management regarding test results.
- Maintained, calibrated and troubleshot pH probes, EC meters, balances, automatic pipettes and diluters.
- Monitored and tracked samples using Sunquest, notifying supervisors and clients of missing samples or database errors.
- Checked blood compatibility using crossmatching, antigen typing and antibody identification.
- Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.
- Prepared, processed and analyzed lab samples.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Calibrated computer systems and devices to perform data acquisition and analysis.
- Conducted multiple tests at once using automated equipment and computerized instruments.
- Evaluated body fluids and tissue samples to document findings such as normal or abnormal results.
- Maintained and calibrated various lab equipment and instruments.
- Performed various Coagulation clinical analyses and testing.
- Expertly procured and processed specimens for laboratory staff.
Phlebotomist
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
Auburn Hills, MI
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Managed staffing and scheduling of phlebotomy lab personnel.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Ascertained which routes would provide fastest access to customer sites, allotting for various factors such as weather and road conditions.
- Planned and organized routes within territory to maximize efficiency and time.
- Created delivery routes based on destinations and timelines to maintain efficiency.
- Answered customer questions regarding products and resolved issues with order accuracy and quality. Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking information for accuracy.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
Accessioner
NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY
Oak Park, MI
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Prepared specimens by sorting into groups and setting up in designated areas.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling specimens and working in laboratory.
- Processed specimens and prepared each for shipment to testing laboratories.
- Prepared specimens for in-house testing and for transport to off-site to reference laboratories.
- Labeled and numbered specimens for accurate recordkeeping and blind testing.
Phlebotomist
DETROIT PLASMA CORPORATION (N.A.B.I.)
Detroit, MI
06.1987 - 09.1992
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Collected, tested and submitted samples according to quality control standards.
- Inspected, troubleshot and calibrated equipment to achieve optimal performance.
- Prepared, processed and analyzed lab samples.
- Managed departmental inventory and supply ordering.
- Followed strict aseptic techniques to protect patients when collecting blood and tissue samples.
- Conducted blood counts and other tests to support safe transfusion processes.
- Prepared, processed and analyzed lab samples.
- Entered insurance, demographics and health history into patient database.
- Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
- Greeted each patient pleasantly and offered desk sheet for easy sign-in.
- Straightened up waiting room to maintain neat and organized space.
- Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
- Followed strict aseptic techniques to protect patients when collecting blood and tissue samples.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Cleaned, lubricated and repaired machinery for optimal performance.
- Oversaw operations for 3 departments and trained nurses on point of care testing procedures.
Dietary Aide & Nursing Assistant
Hillhaven Rehabilitation & Convalescent Center
Durham, NC
04.1986 - 04.1987
- Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
- Assisted patients with special needs to eat meals, providing kindness and patience.
- Set tables before patients arrived to maintain meal plan productivity.
- Cleaned and maintained dining room during and after each meal service.
- Delivered snacks to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr., High School
06.1985
Attended from 1988-1989 - Clinical Laboratory Science I
Mercy College Of Detroit
Skills
- Sample preparation and analysis
- Strong phlebotomy skills
- Knowledgeable of non complex testing such as FLU A/B, SUDS/HIV, Ketone, Pregnancy (Serum and Urine), Rapid Strep, Mono, Gastric and Fecal testing
- Extensive medical terminology
- Alphabetical and numerical filing mastery
- Proficiency in lab functions such as Apollo, Lab Gem, Cerner, Atlas, Sunquest, Meditech, Revenue Cycle, Power Chart, Athena and Flywire
- Experienced with Act5 diff CP instrument, MLA-1400, VITROS-950, ROCHE-2010 and CUA analyzers
- Demonstrate great organizational skills
- Actively participate in quality improvement meetings and activities
- Interpersonal communication
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Specimen preparation and accessioning
- Processed, aliquot and batched covid specimens before testing
- Healthcare coding competency
Certification
Phlebotomy Certification
Centrifuge Technician Certification
Medical Receptionist Certification
Dental Assistant Certificate
Timeline
Phlebotomist
SONIC HEALTHCARE
06.2022 - Current
Material Handler
YOHCONNEX- (MCKESSON)
01.2022 - 03.2022
Phlebotomist
AMERICAN ESOTERIC LABORATORIES
01.2012 - 01.2022
Lab Technical Assistant (Baptist Memphis)
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION
11.2007 - 01.2012
Phlebotomist
ASAP MEDSTAFF
04.2006 - 07.2007
Lab Technician I
ST. JOHN HEALTH SYSTEMS
03.2001 - 02.2005
Phlebotomist
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
01.1994 - 01.2000
Accessioner
NATIONAL HEALTH LABORATORY
01.1993 - 01.1994
Phlebotomist
DETROIT PLASMA CORPORATION (N.A.B.I.)
06.1987 - 09.1992
Dietary Aide & Nursing Assistant
Hillhaven Rehabilitation & Convalescent Center
04.1986 - 04.1987
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr., High School
Attended from 1988-1989 - Clinical Laboratory Science I
Mercy College Of Detroit
Phlebotomy Certification
Centrifuge Technician Certification
Medical Receptionist Certification
Dental Assistant Certificate
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