Jolie Furrow
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced Clinical Laboratory Assistant with 20+ year background in overseeing specimen collection activities. Focused on securing integrity of samples and results. Proficient in all laboratory and medical center equipment. Performing venipuncture and capillary collections for adults, pediatric and infant patients. I am prepared to take the next step with a new medical team. Also to learn and grow in a new area of this field.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Clinical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
University Medical Center Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2012 - Current
- 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.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 50+ times per day.
- Minimized errors throughout pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic processes.
- Carried out tests to determine if infections are bacterial, viral or fungal.
- Reduced test turnaround time via strategic multitasking.
- Contributed to operational quality and efficiency via instrument calibration, application of quality controls and implementation of maintenance functions.
- Represented test data in graphs and charts and maintained patient confidence by keeping test information confidential.
- Collect blood and urine samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- 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.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Lead Phlebotomy Technician
Octopharma Plasma
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Collect plasma from donors in a safe and efficient manor according to Osha guidelines
- Developed and implemented training processes to achieve high quality of care for patients.
- Supervised employees at multiple sites and reporting locations to maintain consistent practices across company.
- Utilized apheresis machines to track, monitor and report on test results for clients.
- Performed tasks as member of line staff to reduce wait time.
- Used apheresis techniques to collect and assess samples from patients.
Blood Donor Phlebotomist
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Annapolis, Maryland
01.2006 - 10.2010
- 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.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 20+ times per day.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- 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.
- Maintained exam rooms by ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packing instruments and changing solutions.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
- Determined donor eligibility by conducting screenings, interviewing prospective donors, and obtaining medical histories.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD05.2003
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake High School
Pasadena, MD05.2001
Skills
- Mechanical and Electrical Devices
- Volumetric Solution Preparation
- Microscopic Analysis
- Contributing Team Player
- Laboratory Assistants Supervision
- Specimen Handling
- Specimen Transportation
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Blood and Urine Analysis
- Blood and Urine Sample Collection
- New Staff Training
- Laboratory Procedures
- Butterfly Needles
- Sample Incubation
Certification
Point of Care Analyst
Certification# 61129-PCR-0
Timeline
Senior Clinical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist
University Medical Center Southern Nevada
10.2012 - Current
Lead Phlebotomy Technician
Octopharma Plasma
10.2011 - 10.2012
Blood Donor Phlebotomist
Anne Arundel Medical Center
01.2006 - 10.2010
No Degree - General Studies
Anne Arundel Community College
High School Diploma -
Chesapeake High School
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