Felicia Johnson
Pearl ,MS
Summary
Dedicated phlebotomist with extensive experience at Labcorp, skilled in blood collection and specimen handling. Proven ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards. Recognized for training new staff and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, enhancing operational efficiency in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care.
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 14 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis.
Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
HMP/UMMC
08.2023 - Current
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
07.2019 - 03.2024
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Phlebotomist
Vitalant
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Phlebotomist
Internal Medicine Clinic
08.2014 - 09.2017
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Handled insurance verification tasks using [Software] and [Software] to validate patient insurance information.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Phlebotomist
Rush Foundation Hospital
06.2009 - 07.2014
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy/CNA
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS06-2009
High School Diploma -
Clarkdale Attendance Center
Meridian, MS05-1996
Skills
- EMR recordkeeping
- Medical records handling
- Patient confidentiality
- Donor screening
- Venipuncture
- Blood collection
- Sample labeling
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA
- Emergency response training
- Patient assessment
- Specimen handling
- Paperwork processing
- Proper labeling
- Specimen collection and storage
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Timeline
Phlebotomist
HMP/UMMC
08.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
07.2019 - 03.2024
Phlebotomist
Vitalant
09.2017 - 05.2019
Phlebotomist
Internal Medicine Clinic
08.2014 - 09.2017
Phlebotomist
Rush Foundation Hospital
06.2009 - 07.2014
Certificate of Technical Studies - Phlebotomy/CNA
Meridian Community College
High School Diploma -
Clarkdale Attendance Center
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