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JA TARRA Z. SMITH

Satsuma

Summary

Client Documentation - 10+ years Client safety and first aid - 10+ years Behavior redirection - 10+ years Compassionate client care - 10+ years community activities - 10+ years Organization - 10+ years Communications - 10+ years

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomist

HCA
08.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
  • Provided support to laboratory staff, facilitating prompt analysis of collected samples for expedited results delivery.
  • Ensured uninterrupted service by properly maintaining phlebotomy equipment, including centrifuges, needles, and tourniquets.
  • 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.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • 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.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.

PCT

HCA Putnam
06.2022 - Current
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.

PCT/Phlebotomy Technician

Flagler Health Care
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
  • Collecting, preparing, and blood samples.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Preparing patients before drawing blood
  • Explaining blood draw procedures to patients and answering any questions about the process
  • Following all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas
  • Gathering medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags and test tubes
  • Verifying patient information and labeling blood samples properly
  • Accurately updating patient information in the organization’s database
  • Helping nervous or frightened patients remain calm during blood draws
  • Working with supervising Physicians and following their directions at all times
  • 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.

Home Health Aide

Southern Loving Care
03.2014 - 01.2021
  • Compassionate Home Health Aid Focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assistin with all aspects of activities of daily living
  • Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organizing living spaces and documenting behaviors
  • Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness
  • Help transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes
  • Documented client progress in charts and log books
  • Delivered high of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping
  • Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing.

Home Health Aide

HCP Home Health Agency
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Help transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support
  • Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs
  • Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping
  • Monitored clients well-being, safety and comfort under direction of physician
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.

Home Health Aid, Interim Home Health
04.2013 - 05.2015
  • Facilitated best possible care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient
  • Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan
  • Documented client progress in charts and logbooks
  • Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping
  • Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Palatka High School
Palatka, FL
06.2011

Skills

  • Performing Physical Assessments
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Nursing Assessment
  • School Programs
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Medication Administration
  • Hemoglobin Testing
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
  • Lab Equipment Operation
  • Blood Culturing
  • Specimen Transport

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • PT - Phlebotomy Technician

Timeline

Phlebotomist

HCA
08.2023 - Current

PCT

HCA Putnam
06.2022 - Current

PCT/Phlebotomy Technician

Flagler Health Care
10.2021 - 10.2022

Home Health Aide

HCP Home Health Agency
12.2019 - 12.2020

Home Health Aide

Southern Loving Care
03.2014 - 01.2021

Home Health Aid, Interim Home Health
04.2013 - 05.2015

High School Diploma -

Palatka High School

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