James Pittman
Mobile
Summary
Student Physician with experience caring for patients in various capacities. Offers compassionate bedside manner and dedication not only to quality patient care, but also to the team. Proficient in utilizing EMR software to document patient encounters and histories and to order and review lab results. Committed to staying current with latest advancements in medical research and treatments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Academic Leader
University of South Alabama
08.2024 - Current
- Supported peers through collaborative efforts focused on sharing resources, ideas, and strategies centered around an effort to create a productive learning environment.
- Tutored students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze complex problems from multiple perspectives.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
Lab Tech/Phlebotomist
Alabama Hematology and Oncology
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
- Spoke with patients to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
Biology Lab Assistant
Auburn University
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Participated in multiple projects examining the effects of reproduction on metabolism.
- I conducted my own project to determine patterns and causes for cannibalism within the mouse population.
- Genotype mice to determine the presence of a specific gene in each mouse.
- Cared for mice by maintaining their living conditions.
- Boosted team efficiency by organizing, restocking and maintaining laboratory environments and equipment.
- Documented experiment progress and observations, compiled data and organized findings for analysis.
- I am skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Food Delivery Driver
Waitr
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous during interactions to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
- Served customers promptly by smoothly collecting and delivering a high volume of orders.
- Followed traffic laws during delivery for the safety of pedestrians and other vehicles.
- Drove continuously during shifts, met deadlines, and achieved high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Collaborated with restaurant staff or other food establishments to confirm orders and coordinate delivery times.
- Addressed issues and resolved customer complaints to establish trust and reliability.
- Developed and maintained professional relations between customers, store personnel, and company.
Marina Attendant
River's Edge Marina
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Provided exceptional customer service to boaters, ensuring enjoyable experiences at marina.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on boats and equipment, enhancing operational safety.
- Assisted in docking procedures, improving efficiency during peak traffic times.
- Coordinated scheduling for boat rentals, optimizing resource allocation and availability.
- Ensured timely refueling services for customers, maintaining accurate records of transactions while adhering to safety protocols during fuel transfers.
Landscaping Crew Member
Apex Landscape Maintenance
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and well-organized.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Handled hedge, bush, and shrub trimming.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Maintained routine landscaping schedules to boost lawn health.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Monitored and evaluated condition of trees, shrubs, lawns and flowerbeds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2021
M.D. -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-2027
Skills
- Specimen processing techniques
- Laboratory testing
- Patient Care
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Recording Data
- HIPAA
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient Confidentiality
- Patient advocacy
- Medical Office Administration
- Sample and Specimen Collection
- Medical Records Review
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Motivating others
- Strategic planning
- Goal setting
- Verbal and written communication
- Continuous improvements
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Peer Academic Leader
University of South Alabama
08.2024 - Current
Lab Tech/Phlebotomist
Alabama Hematology and Oncology
07.2021 - 06.2023
Biology Lab Assistant
Auburn University
01.2020 - 05.2021
Food Delivery Driver
Waitr
02.2019 - 08.2019
Landscaping Crew Member
Apex Landscape Maintenance
03.2018 - 10.2018
Marina Attendant
River's Edge Marina
05.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Auburn University
M.D. -
University of South Alabama