JahShana Prentis
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional specializing in phlebotomy, plasma collection, and patient care. Expertise in venipuncture, peripheral IV access, specimen processing, and EMR documentation. Committed to maintaining infection control and patient safety standards while delivering quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
Alive and well
02.2025 - Current
- Perform venipuncture and blood specimen collection while following proper identification, labeling, handling, processing, and transportation procedures to maintain specimen integrity.
- Maintained accurate specimen documentation and ensured proper labeling and handling of specimens to uphold clinical standards and specimen integrity.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, roomed patients, and assisted with routine clinical procedures to ensure efficient patient flow in outpatient healthcare setting.
- Accurately document patient information, procedures, vital signs, and clinical data in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Prepare examination rooms, medical supplies, and equipment before and between patients while maintaining clean, organized, and properly stocked clinical areas.
- Provided professional and compassionate patient care by explaining procedures, addressing concerns, and fostering a comfortable environment for patients during their visits.
- Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, bloodborne pathogen, and patient-safety protocols at all times.
- Communicate effectively with patients, providers, nurses, and clinical staff to support efficient patient flow and quality of care.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail when performing patient care tasks, documenting information, and maintaining accurate clinical records.
Phlebotomist
Grifols Biomat USA
09.2025 - 09.2026
- Perform venipuncture and establish peripheral IV access for plasma collection while following strict donor identification and safety procedures.
- Prepare donors for plasma collection by obtaining medical history, vital signs, weight, and other required screening information.
- Perform blood and plasma specimen collection while properly labeling, handling, and maintaining specimen integrity according to established protocols.
- Monitor donors throughout the collection process, recognize signs of adverse reactions, and respond appropriately according to facility procedures.
- Maintain aseptic technique and follow infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and bloodborne pathogen safety standards.
- Provide compassionate and professional donor care by explaining procedures, answering questions, and helping donors remain comfortable throughout the collection process.
- Accurately document donor information, collection procedures, vital signs, reactions, and other clinical data in the electronic system.
- Perform venipuncture troubleshooting and provide appropriate care for common collection-site concerns while maintaining donor safety.
- Collaborate effectively with nurses, medical staff, and other collection team members to maintain efficient workflow and quality donor care.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provide direct patient care to individuals receiving hemodialysis under the supervision of licensed nursing and clinical staff.
- Monitor patients throughout treatment and promptly report changes in condition, vital signs, or treatment-related concerns to the nursing staff.
- Obtain and document pre-, intra-, and post-treatment vital signs, weight, and other required patient information.
- Assist with preparing patients and dialysis stations for treatment while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
- Assist with dialysis access care, including monitoring access sites for signs of infection, bleeding, or other complications.
- Perform patient care procedures while following infection control, OSHA, HIPAA, and patient-safety protocols.
- Assist with initiation and termination of dialysis treatments according to facility policies, training, and scope of practice.
- Document patient care, vital signs, treatment information, and clinical observations accurately in the medical record.
- Provide compassionate, respectful care while helping patients remain comfortable and informed throughout their treatment.
- Maintain and disinfect dialysis equipment, treatment areas, and supplies according to infection-control and facility standards.
- Collected and handled specimens while maintaining proper identification, labeling, and specimen integrity.
- Communicate effectively with nurses, providers, technicians, and other members of the healthcare team to support safe and efficient patient care.
Education
Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
Miramar, FL 02.2026 - 10.2026
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Professional Health Academy
Kissimmee, FL 05.2025 - 06.2025
Miramar High School
Miramar, FLSkills
- Venipuncture
- Peripheral IV Access
- Capillary Blood Collection
- Plasma Collection
- Specimen Collection & Processing
- Specimen Integrity & Labeling
- Phlebotomy Troubleshooting
- Adverse Reaction Recognition
- EMR Documentation
- Clinical Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- OSHA Standards
- Infection Control
- Aseptic Technique
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Identification
- Pediatric & Adult Patient Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Hemodialysis Patient Care
- Dialysis Access Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Donor Screening
- Plasma Collection Equipment
- IV Preparation & Patient Support
- Pre-/Post-Treatment Care
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Treatment Preparation
- Equipment Disinfection
- Patient Rooming
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Patient communication
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Customer care
- Customer care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
- OSHA Healthcare Safety Training
- Certified medication technician
- Certified phlebotomy technician
- Certified nursing assistant
Timeline
Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
02.2026 - 10.2026
Phlebotomist
Grifols Biomat USA
09.2025 - 09.2026
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Professional Health Academy
05.2025 - 06.2025
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
Alive and well
02.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
08.2023 - 12.2023
Miramar High School