Gwen Wilkey
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist educated in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards..
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Ponder Residence
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
General Farm Hand
Wilkey Farms
09.2016 - Current
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Maintained and repaired fences, buildings and other farm structures as part of groundskeeping duties.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Promoted animal safety and health by providing proper nutrition, housing and medical care.
- Prepared and administered vaccinations and medications to animals.
- Cared for livestock by cleaning and disinfecting pens and facilities.
- Examined livestock animals for signs of illness and injury.
- Administered vaccinations to animals to prevent spread of disease.
- Branded or tagged livestock with name.
Phlebotomy Student
Women's Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
Babysitter
Macs Docks
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy
MACC
Moberly, MO05.2023
High School Diploma -
Salisbury High School
Salisbury, MO05.2022
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- OSHA Regulations
- Collect Samples
- Centrifugation
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Secure Biohazards
- On-Site Testing
- Time Management
- Patient Identification
- HIPAA
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Phlebotomy Student
Women's Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Caregiver
Ponder Residence
05.2022 - Current
Babysitter
Macs Docks
05.2021 - 03.2023
General Farm Hand
Wilkey Farms
09.2016 - Current
Certification - Phlebotomy
MACC
High School Diploma -
Salisbury High School
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