Jakasha Edwards
Sherwood,AR
Summary
- Diligent Phlebotomist with strong background in blood and plasma from healthy adult donors. Skilled in educating donors and public on therapeutic products derived from plasma, screening process and laboratory policies.
- Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
- Skilled Phlebotomist with more than 1 year of experience in fast-paced hospitals. Expert in quickly and accurately collecting specimens using variety of venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Exceptional bedside manner and adept in easing patients' fears or anxieties.
- Certified Phlebotomist well versed in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Adept in variety of software applications for EMR maintenance.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Reliable employee seeking Phlebotomist position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
- Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Phlebotomist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
Kid To Kid Child Development
Jacksonvillle , AR
2014.07 - Current
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
- Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
- Assessed job applications and made hiring recommendations to bring in top candidates for key vacancies.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Directed manufacturing of diverse products with hands-on, collaborative and big-picture leadership style.
CNA
Sherwood Rehabilitation Center
Sherwood , AR
2022.04 - 2022.10
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Certified Phlebotomist
R&L Healthcare
Little Rock , AR
2022.02 - 2022.02
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Followed established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated outcome in patient care.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sylvan Hills High School
Sherwood, AR05.2013
Skills
- Enrichment Activities
- Rehabilitation Services
- Customer Service Process Improvement
- Technical Proficiency
- Dietary Needs
- Childcare Facilities
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Social Behaviors
- Lesson Preparation
- Employee Relationships
- Team Meetings
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
CNA
Sherwood Rehabilitation Center
2022.04 - 2022.10
Certified Phlebotomist
R&L Healthcare
2022.02 - 2022.02
Assistant Director
Kid To Kid Child Development
2014.07 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sylvan Hills High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
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