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Jamie Holmes

Summary

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)
Jamie Holmes