Gerri-Ale Greene
Ocala,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Phlebotomist offering 7 years of experience in laboratory and clinical settings. Technically proficient in key phlebotomy techniques, universal precautions and sterilization protocols. Team-oriented and skilled in training students and new hires on policies and procedures. Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
THE VILLAGES HOSPITAL/ UF Health
The Villages, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Uses customer service principles and techniques to deal with patients calmly and pleasantly
- Pre-visit plans patients' records prior to visit in order to ensure appropriate orders and diagnosis
- Prepares equipment to efficiently collect specimens
- Performs venipuncture, arterial and capillary punctures on patients as directed by physician and following medical practice protocols and OSHA standards related to safety, infection control, and confidentiality
- Conducts testing on Point of Care specimens
- Appropriately prepares all specimens for transport to testing laboratories
- Appropriately identifies correct laboratory for testing specific to patient and insurance
- Enters data into computer.
Travel Phlebotomist
RapidStaff
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Strike order
- 3 day strike
- Southern and Northern California
Travel Phlebotomist
Aya Healthcare
Lawrenceburg, IN
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures.
Travel Phlebotomist
Aya Healthcare
Athens, GA
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures.
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist PRN
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
Ocala, FL
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Specimen collection and testing requirements and understanding specimen rejection
- Collecting blood specimens through venipuncture methods and skin puncture practices on pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients
- Completing appropriate specimen collection documentation
- Following established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection based test orders.
Travel Phlebotomist
Aya Healthcare
Winchester, VA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures.
Phlebotomist
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures
- Under direct supervision, performs routine laboratory analytical procedures related to preparing and storing human biological samples, blood and body fluids, for microbiological, hematological, immunohematological and chemical analysis
- Releases and/or places orders in hospital and laboratory computer systems, receives, processes and distributes specimens and/or blood products.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Ocala, FL
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures
- Collect specimens according to established procedures
- This includes, but not limited to: drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams
- Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems or directory of services
- Enter billing information and collect payments when required
- Data entry and processing specimens including: labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as required by test orders.
Phlebotomist
immunohematologicalRapidStaffUF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville, FL
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures
- Under direct supervision, performs routine laboratory analytical procedures related to preparing and storing human biological samples, blood and body fluids, for microbiological, hematological, immunohematological and chemical analysis
- Releases and/or places orders in hospital and laboratory computer systems, receives, processes and distributes specimens and/or blood products.
Information and Records Clerk
Department of Children and Family Services
Ocala, FL
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Retrieving files as assigned via electronic inbox, mail, fax, email, scanner
- Indexing client case files
- Forwarding to the appropriate inboxes as needed (applications, medical bills, prescriptions, and changes)
- Entering data from those documents into computer systems
- Daily average quota of 320 documents per day with 95% accuracy or above.
Fulfillment Specialist
Chewy's
Ocala, FL
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Labeling, replenishing, box making
- Utilize Power Industrial Vehicles, material handling equipment, safely and efficiently, to receive or transport product to storage and staging locations
- We focus on excellent customer service and we take pride and great care in every order we fill for our customers.
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
Ocala, FL
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Specimen collection and testing requirements and understanding specimen rejection
- Collecting blood specimens through venipuncture methods and skin puncture practices on pediatric, neonatal, adults and geriatric patients
- Completing appropriate specimen collection documentation
- Following established procedures for patient identification and specimen collection based test orders.
Target Team Member
Target
The Villages, FL
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Neatly arrange items on shelves
- Move merchandise using proper equipment and techniques
- Act quickly to resolve guest concerns
- Cross train and work in other areas of store as needed
- Quickly and accurately scan and bag all items and collect payment.
Team Member/ Cashier
Checkers
Ocala, FL
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Interacting with customers
- Maintaining store cleanliness
- Taking customer orders
- Completing transactions on the cash register
- Prepare food for customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Rasmussen College
Odessa, FL09-2025
Honors Graduate -
Vanguard High School
05.2014
Skills
- Venipuncture (7 years)
- Recording
- Excel
- Patient Care (7 years)
- Phlebotomy (7 years)
- Laboratory Experience (7 years)
- Specimen collection / processing
- Laboratory experience
- Hospital experience
- Pediatrics
- HIPAA
- Customer service
- Order entry
- Epic
- Infection Control
- Data Entry
- Blood Collection
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- Patient Care
- Communication Abilities
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 10/01/23, 10/01/25
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, 06/01/16, 09/01/25
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 06/01/22
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 11/01/22
- Protecting patient privacy, Proficient, 06/01/22
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Languages
English - Expert
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
THE VILLAGES HOSPITAL/ UF Health
10.2023 - Current
Travel Phlebotomist
RapidStaff
09.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Phlebotomist
Aya Healthcare
06.2023 - 09.2023
Travel Phlebotomist
Aya Healthcare
12.2022 - 05.2023
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist PRN
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Phlebotomist
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 06.2022
Phlebotomist
UF Health Shands Hospital
12.2021 - 02.2022
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
11.2020 - 10.2021
Phlebotomist
immunohematologicalRapidStaffUF Health Shands Hospital
01.2019 - 10.2020
Information and Records Clerk
Department of Children and Family Services
08.2018 - 12.2018
Fulfillment Specialist
Chewy's
05.2018 - 08.2018
Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
08.2016 - 01.2018
Target Team Member
Target
02.2015 - 12.2015
Team Member/ Cashier
Checkers
08.2013 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Rasmussen College
Honors Graduate -
Vanguard High School
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 10/01/23, 10/01/25
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician, 06/01/16, 09/01/25
Similar Profiles
Sophie KiserSophie Kiser
Emergency Department RN at UF Health The Villages HospitalEmergency Department RN at UF Health The Villages Hospital
Ashley RossAshley Ross
Nurse Technician 2 at UF Health - The Villages HospitalNurse Technician 2 at UF Health - The Villages Hospital
Sandra MilitelloSandra Militello
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department at UF Health The Villages HospitalStaff Nurse, Emergency Department at UF Health The Villages Hospital