Janet Holmes

Supports all technical areas of the lab including Emergency Department STAT Lab, Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Cytology, Pathology, Toxicology, Microbiology, Transfusion departments/Provides a point of entry for all specimens coming into the laboratory/Labels, processes, and distributes patient specimens for testing/Responsible for registration and test data entry/Monitors supply levels in specimen processing area/

Operates and maintains laboratory Equipment /Responsible for both internal and external customer inquiry and problem resolution/ Frequent interaction with hospitals, nursing facilities, and physician office staff.

Performed venipuncture using 15 gauge Fistula needles/Extracted blood for test and donations/Operated and set up automated plasmapheresis machines and other equipment/Explained the donation process to the donors/Adhered to Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory guidelines/Calibrated, cleaned and sanitized machines/ Assisted physician substitutes as needed/Stocked supplies/Ensured donor confidentiality/Reported quality issues/Aseptic Technique

CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT July 2021/Assisted patients with activities of daily living, mobility devices for transporting and ambulating/Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, weights and blood sugars/Responded to patient alarms and ensured all fall risk precautions were in place and answered call bells in a timely manner/Charted accurately and timely using EPIC software/ Established rapport with patients, their families, caregivers and co-workers to provide courteous visit experience and delivered a high quality of care/Collected stool, urine and Phlebotomy sample/Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patient's/health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment/ Documented patient intake and output and CHG baths/Followed safe lifting techniques and COVID protocols/Inserted and removed Foley catheterizations/Monitored Telemetry/Performed glucometer controls/BLS

Administered medication according to care plan/Observed for medication reactions and health concerns/Vital signs Assisted client to appointments with parent/Conducted games and other activities to engage client and provide mental stimulation/Provided total support with activities of daily living/Tracheostomy care and tube feeding due to limited physical abilities/Maintained clean environment and followed COVID protocols/Established long-term professional relationships/ Documented client progress and I&O's in charts and logbooks.

Lab Processor/Phlebotomist/2 years of experience/Received and sorted various specimen collections/Prepared specimens for laboratory testing and analysis/Ensured specimens and requisitions are correctly labeled/Validated requisitions against specimens before scanning them into the Laboratory Information System/Clean and maintain laboratory and all equipment/Operated centrifuge machine/Calibrated machines/ Various specimen collections using syringes, straight and butterfly needles/Answered incoming phone calls and faxes/Blood cultures/Type and screen for Blood Bank/Aseptic technique/Data entry/Delivered specimens to the specific department in the lab/CPR

Emergency Department Technician III/12 years of experience/Insertion of IV catheters/Phlebotomy/EKG/Vital signs/Excellent communication skills/Wound care/Blood glucose monitoring/Trained new staff/Triage patients/Urgent Care/Inserted and removed foley catheters/Stocked supplies/Transported patients/ Aseptic technique/Splinting/Cast Crutch teaching/JP drains/Assisted with pelvic exams and specimen sample/Post-mortem care/CPR/

Telemetry monitors/vital signs Activities of daily living/ Weights/ I&O's /EKG

Medical Surgery/Orthopedic Unit/Phlebotomy/Order entry/Direct patient care/Vital signs/Splinting/Traction/Blood glucose monitoring/Baylor Shift/Input and output/Activities of daily living/Weights/CPR

Assisted patients with direct patient care/Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood sugar, intake and output, height and weight/Delivered high level of care to every patient/Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment/Established rapport with patients.