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Gloria Waters

Birmingham,AL

Summary

Dedicated Laboratory Technician with extensive experience at Kirklin Clinic, excelling in specimen collection and processing. Proven ability to maintain high accuracy in blood draws and enhance patient care through effective communication. Skilled in regulatory compliance and laboratory safety, ensuring optimal outcomes in fast-paced environments. Compassionate and detail-oriented professional committed to excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Laboratory Technician

Kirklin Clinic
10.2020 - Current

1. Collect an average of 50 patients blood and other specimens per day maintaining a above average accuracy rate despite the pressure of working in one of Birmingham leading medical facilities.

2. Activate, label,login, and send samples to correct area for analytical test.

3. Manually place lab orders in computer, instruct patients, administer glucose solution for glucose tolerance testing.

4. Properly identify pt. and chose the best method and gauge for blood draw, ensure surgical safety through preoperative COVID-19 nasal swabs.

5. Communicate with doctors, nurses, and other medical staff to reduce medical error and improve patient outcome, maintain organization through cleanliness and paperwork while complying with OSHA and HIPPA Federal laws.

Patient Care Technician

UAB Medicine
08.2019 - Current

1.Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.

2. Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.

3. Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

4.Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.

5.Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.

6.Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.


Patient Care Technician

Brookwood Medical Center
02.2016 - 08.2019

1. Monitored and recorded vital signs and reporting any changes in patient condition to the nursing team.

2. Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feedings, and toileting.

3.Supporting mobility efforts, including transferring pt. between beds, wheelchairs and other locations.

4. Drew blood, performed EKG's on patients with orders.

5. Assisted with additional tasks as assigned by supervising nurse or facility management.

Phlebotomist

St. Vincent's East
09.2015 - 07.2017

1. Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.

2. Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.

3. Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.

4. Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols. 5. Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.

6. Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.

7.Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ensley Mangnet High
05-1995

Skills

  • Specimen collection
  • Sample processing
  • Venipuncture techniques
  • Medical data entry
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Laboratory safety

Timeline

Laboratory Technician

Kirklin Clinic
10.2020 - Current

Patient Care Technician

UAB Medicine
08.2019 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Brookwood Medical Center
02.2016 - 08.2019

Phlebotomist

St. Vincent's East
09.2015 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Ensley Mangnet High
Gloria Waters