Haleemah Cuttino
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 15 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Dependable Phlebotomist effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Phlebotomist
Enzo Clinical Labs
11.2012 - 07.2023
- Conducted quality control checks on equipment, ensuring proper functioning and consistent results.
- Promoted mission, vision, and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences through empathetic communication skills during blood draws and sample collections.
Phlebotomist
MED LABS Diagnostics
02.2016 - 10.2018
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Phlebotomist
Manhattan Labs
07.2011 - 10.2012
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
Medical Assistant
MIDDLESEX MEDICAL CARE
01.2010 - 03.2011
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Sanford Brown Institute
Iselin, NJ12.2009
No Degree - Executive Assistant And Executive Secretary
Katharine Gibbs School
Piscataway, NJ05.1998
High School Diploma -
CLIFFORD J SCOTT HS
East Orange, NJ06.1997
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Lab Safety Protocols
- Blood collection techniques
- Patient Care
- Sample and specimen collection
- HIPAA Compliance
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Scheduling appointments
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Order of draw
Timeline
Phlebotomist
MED LABS Diagnostics
02.2016 - 10.2018
Lead Phlebotomist
Enzo Clinical Labs
11.2012 - 07.2023
Phlebotomist
Manhattan Labs
07.2011 - 10.2012
Medical Assistant
MIDDLESEX MEDICAL CARE
01.2010 - 03.2011
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Sanford Brown Institute
No Degree - Executive Assistant And Executive Secretary
Katharine Gibbs School
High School Diploma -
CLIFFORD J SCOTT HS
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