Certified Phlebotomist with 18 Years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced outpatient setting. Highly knowledgeable in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Experienced with all age groups.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Elliot Hospital And Health System
03.2020 - Current
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Dailey QC of all POC testing and equipment
competent in collecting swabs including covid and POC
Assisting in daily office duties due to staffing shortage rooming patients, running all POC testing and curbside collection of Covid swabs
prepare specimens for analysis and establish proper chronological priorities in testing
counsel patients to ease their fears explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
obtain a variety of blood samples through venipuncture and capillary using syringes, butterfly and straight needles
Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Paramedical Examiner
Apps Paramedical
02.2007 - Current
Collected blood samples from clients following safety and biohazard handling procedures.
Checked and documented vitals such as blood pressure, height and weight.
Followed safety procedures for personal protection and client well-being.
Observed and reported customer conditions and health incidents for comprehensive screening.
Maintained professionalism when communicating with client and answering questions.
Processed patient care records accurately and promptly.
Packaged and shipped samples to laboratory for processing.
Interviewed customers to record medical history and lifestyle information.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
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 patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
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.
Driver's Education Instructor
D&S Driving School
03.2016 - 11.2020
Designed routes and set practice skills to challenge student drivers and build behind-the-wheel confidence.
Evaluated student performance and documented progress and goals.
Offered timely commands to assist student driver in steering or braking to avoid accidents.
Verified proper use of safety restraints by vehicle occupants to comply with NH law.
retained currant thorough knowledge of state driving laws and regulations.
retained thorough and accurate student records and verified that DOT requirements were met.
developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
led groups of youth in discovery exercises and offered personalized support to individuals in need of extra assistance.
developed, administered and graded tests and quizzes in a timely manner.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Elliot Hospital And Health System
02.2010 - 05.2016
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles. Also capillary and heel stick specimens
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Worked in a very busy outpatient lab with an average of 50 patients drawn daily
obtained samples and process time sensitive specimens to prepare for transport to main hospital
obtained specimens for all ages from newborn to geriatric
Phlebotomy Technician
Exeter Hospital
08.2006 - 08.2008
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Provided coverage to 7 different locations obtained samples, processed and maintained lab to core standards
Education
Phlebotomy
Manchester Community College
Manchester, NH
GED -
Andover High School
Andover, MA
Drivers Education
Keene State College
Keene, NH
08.2014
Skills
Patient Education
Customer Service
Specimen Labeling Procedures
Infection Control
Tracking Specimens
Stress Management
Quality Patient Care
Phlebotomy Procedures
Specimen Collection
Venipuncture
Direct Patient Care
Time Management
Certification
PT - Phlebotomy Technician PBT (ASCP)
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Elliot Hospital And Health System
03.2020 - Current
Driver's Education Instructor
D&S Driving School
03.2016 - 11.2020
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Elliot Hospital And Health System
02.2010 - 05.2016
Paramedical Examiner
Apps Paramedical
02.2007 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Exeter Hospital
08.2006 - 08.2008
Phlebotomy
Manchester Community College
GED -
Andover High School
Drivers Education
Keene State College
PT - Phlebotomy Technician PBT (ASCP)
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