JENNIFER NEGRON

• Currently enrolled, exceeding expectations of my Instructors, and I will be Graduating June 20, 2025

• Collecting blood samples from patients
• Practicing proper patient identification, aseptic technique for blood collection
• Labeling vials with patient names and dates
• Deciphering the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient
• Transporting all specimen samples to a nearby laboratory
• Centrifuging blood samples, depending on if this is allowed in the state you are working in
• Using technical equipment to safely draw blood from patients
• Explaining the process of drawing blood clearly to a patient
• Reassuring and calming patients who might be nervous or scared of the procedure
• Applying dressings to the wound created by drawing blood
• Conducting patient interviews

• Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
• Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
• Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
• Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
• Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
• Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
• Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
• Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
• Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
• Carried out phlebotomy procedures, including preparing patients, finding viable veins and watching for adverse reactions
• Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
• Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
• Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
• Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
• Used Meditech to maintain records of patient care, condition and progress and reported and discussed observations with Doctors, Physician Assistants and Nurses.
• Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, including blood pressure, height, weight and drawing blood.
• Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
• Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
• Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs.
• Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
• Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
• Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.

• Achieved performance goals on consistent basis.
• Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures, including Apheresis and Whole blood collection procedures.
• Organized daily work based on collection priority.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
• Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
• Logged patient information and recorded results into system using basic computer systems.
• Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
• Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
• Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
• Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

• Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
• Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
• Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
• Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs.
• Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
• Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
• Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
• Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, including blood pressure, height, weight and drawing blood.
• Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
• Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
• Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
• Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
• Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
• Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
• Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
• Assessed extent and nature of injury or illness to prioritize and establish medical procedures.
• Carried out phlebotomy procedures, including preparing patients, finding viable veins and watching for adverse reactions
• Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
• Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
• Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.

• Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
• Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 30-40 times per day.
• 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.
• Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
• Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
• Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
• Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
• Organized daily work based on collection priority.

• Logged patient information and recorded results into system using Athena software system.
• Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
• Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
• Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
• Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Collected fluid or tissue samples by using appropriate collection procedures, including giving patients the proper collection tools for 24hr urine and stool collections.
• Followed physician orders when administering therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
• Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
• Organized daily work based on collection priority.

As A PCT for Fresenius I am responsible for setting up equipment used in dialysis, initiating, sustaining homeostasis, and ending treatment of dialysis patients. I report any and all findings to the Bay Nurse or Charge Nurse. I am responsible for maintaining an environment clean of debris, blood and bodily fluids per OSHA, Fresenius and State standards. I perform STAT blood draws and chain of custody blood draws as requested.