Jakirra Taylor
Fort Worth
Summary
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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Southside Medical Clinic
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.+
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Increased laboratory efficiency by processing and organizing specimens in a timely manner.
- Promoted patient safety by verifying identification, labeling samples correctly, and cross-checking information with requisition forms.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, efficiently managing multiple patients and tasks simultaneously without compromising quality of service.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by properly labeling and processing collected specimens for testing.
- Served as an integral part of interdisciplinary teams, collaborating effectively with nurses, physicians, and other medical staff members for comprehensive patient care provision.
Senior Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Served as a knowledgeable resource for patients regarding their lab tests, ensuring they felt informed and comfortable throughout the process.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Enhanced donor safety by conducting thorough pre-donation screenings and health assessments.
- Ensured proper storage and handling of collected plasma samples, maintaining the integrity of the product to be used for life-saving treatments.
- Assisted in training new technicians, sharing best practices to ensure consistent quality across the team.
- Maintained high-quality standards by performing regular equipment maintenance checks and calibrations.
- Ensured smooth operations by communicating regularly with management regarding any issues or improvements needed within the center.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts through participation in staff meetings, trainings, and workshops.
- Performed precise plasma collection procedures, ensuring donor comfort and minimizing adverse reactions.
Education
GED -
Dunbar High School
Fort Worth, TX09.2019
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient Care
- Sample and specimen collection
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Data Entry
- Communication abilities
- Blood collection techniques
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Southside Medical Clinic
06.2023 - 07.2024
Senior Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
08.2021 - 09.2023
GED -
Dunbar High School
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