Francine Patterson
Phlebotomist
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 1 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Steady Hand Phlebotomy
Gainesville, FL
02.2023 - Current
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
HHA
On Point Healthcare
Trenton, FL
02.2021 - Current
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
Tallahassee, FL
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items, and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Conducted daily inventory counts and verified accuracy of product levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chiefland Middle High School
Chiefland, FL 05.2012 - 05.2012
Skills
Recording data
Measuring vital statistics
Medical records review
Time management
Specimen labeling procedures
Diagnostic Testing
Health education
Patient confidentiality
Venipuncture
Blood specimen storage
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Steady Hand Phlebotomy
02.2023 - Current
HHA
On Point Healthcare
02.2021 - Current
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
12.2017 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Chiefland Middle High School
05.2012 - 05.2012