- Gardening
- Creative Writing
- Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
- Gym Workouts and Running
- Passionate about arts, culture, and lifelong learning, with interests in museum and gallery exhibitions, public art, theatre productions, classical music, dance performances, classic cinema, historical and literary literature, nature photography, and community service
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Goanetswe Mashele
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Detail-orientated Phlebotomy Technician with formal NHCO training and upcoming National Certification Examination. Background includes three years of Biological Sciences studies, encompassing microbiology, genetics, and laboratory practices. Focused on safe and accurate specimen collection, delivering exceptional patient care while upholding standards of quality and professionalism.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician Externship
Phlebotomy Training Specialists | Phlebotomy Certification
Hapeville, GA
06.2026 - Current
- Demonstrated self-motivation by consistently completing tasks without supervision.
- Adapted quickly to fast-paced work environments to meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members while also completing individual tasks effectively.
- Quickly learned new processes and adapted to changing work conditions.
- Completed supervised hands-on phlebotomy training focused on safe and accurate blood specimen collection.
- Performed supervised venipuncture using the evacuated tube system (Vacutainer/ETS) with straight needles and capillary blood collection techniques following established safety protocols.
- Performed supervised venipuncture using winged infusion sets (butterfly needles) for collections involving hand and arm veins.
- Developed knowledge of appropriate blood collection tubes, order of draw, additives for various laboratory tests, including proper specimen selection, handling, and processing requirements.
- Practiced specimen processing procedures including centrifugation and preparation of blood specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Developed understanding of serum and plasma separation and the importance of proper specimen handling to maintain specimen integrity.
- Interpreted laboratory requisition forms to verify requested tests, patient information, and collection requirements.
- Applied patient identification procedures, specimen labeling standards, and documentation practices to support accurate laboratory testing.
- Practiced aseptic technique, infection prevention, and standard precautions to minimize contamination and maintain patient safety.
- Developed knowledge of OSHA safety standards, HIPAA regulations, Protected Health Information (PHI), and patient confidentiality requirements.
- Applied principles of biohazard waste management, sharps safety, and proper disposal procedures.
- Received training in special collection procedures, including Point of Care Testing (POCT), therapeutic phlebotomy principles, and collection of non-blood specimens.
- Followed laboratory quality and safety guidelines aligned with CLSI standards and The Joint Commission (TJC) expectations.
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair, USA - Au Pair
Atlanta, GA
08.2024 - 08.2026
- Provided consistent, attentive care for children while maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
- Coordinated daily schedules, routines, and activities to ensure smooth functioning and meet children’s needs.
- Built strong relationships with host families through regular communication, addressing individual needs and providing timely updates.
- Communicated effectively with host families to understand individual needs, provide updates, and maintain trust.
- Overseen children’s health and safety, promptly identifying and addressing changes in behavior and daily conditions.
- Applied problem-solving skills and sound judgment when responding to unexpected situations and changing priorities.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills through daily interaction with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrated independence, reliability, and adaptability while living and working in a new cultural environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South AfricaHigh School Diploma -
Daspoort Secondary School
Pretoria, South Africa11.2018
Skills
- Venipuncture techniques
- Order of draw procedures
- Tube selection
- Labeling and verification
- Requisition management
- Specimen processing
- Centrifugation
- Non-blood specimen collection
- Phlebotomy principles
- Infection prevention and control
- OSHA safety standards
- HIPAA compliance
- Protected Health Information (PHI)
- CLSI guidelines
- The Joint Commission (TJC) standards
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data entry
- Electronic documentation
- Laboratory documentation practices
- Biological sample handling
- Serum and plasma separation
- Microscopy
- Gram staining
- Microbial culture techniques
- Microbial identification principles
- DNA extraction
- PCR principles
- Gel electrophoresis
- Spectrophotometry
- Enzyme assays
- Biochemical analysis
- Titration techniques
Certification
NHCO Phlebotomy Training Certificate
National Health Career Association (NHCO)
Completed: June 2026
NHCO National Certification Examination
Scheduled: July 2026
Interests
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician Externship
Phlebotomy Training Specialists | Phlebotomy Certification
06.2026 - Current
Au Pair
Cultural Care Au Pair, USA - Au Pair
08.2024 - 08.2026
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of The Free State
High School Diploma -
Daspoort Secondary School