Judy Merica
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Dedicated Certified Phlebotomist with extensive experience at LabCorp, excelling in sample collection and patient communication. Proven ability to adapt venipuncture techniques to individual needs while ensuring safety protocols. Recognized for training new staff and enhancing patient trust through empathetic interactions, consistently delivering high-quality service in fast-paced environments.
Knowledgeable with solid background in phlebotomy techniques and patient care. Successfully conducted blood draws and specimen collection, ensuring high-quality samples for accurate diagnostic testing. Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture and excellent patient interaction skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Phlebotomist
LabCorp
12.2009 - Current
- Contributed to positive patient experiences through empathetic communication skills during blood draws and sample collections.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Handled difficult venipuncture situations skillfully, adapting techniques as needed based on individual patient needs or anatomy variations.
- Assisted with training new phlebotomists, sharing best practices, and providing guidance on technique improvement.
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients from diverse backgrounds, addressing concerns or questions related to their blood tests professionally and informatively.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, efficiently managing multiple patients and tasks simultaneously without compromising quality of service.
Certified Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
02.2008 - 08.2009
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Handled difficult venipuncture situations skillfully, adapting techniques as needed based on individual patient needs or anatomy variations.
- Assisted with training new phlebotomists, sharing best practices, and providing guidance on technique improvement.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
Certified Phlebotomist
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
05.2007 - 02.2008
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Supported medical staff with accurate documentation and record-keeping of patients'' blood tests and results.
- Handled difficult venipuncture situations skillfully, adapting techniques as needed based on individual patient needs or anatomy variations.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs between shifts by maintaining clear and accurate shift notes, communicating any pertinent information to colleagues.
- Assisted with training new phlebotomists, sharing best practices, and providing guidance on technique improvement.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, efficiently managing multiple patients and tasks simultaneously without compromising quality of service.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Hospital
04.1994 - 05.1998
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Adapted to diverse patient needs by employing variety of blood collection techniques.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Baptist Hospital
Knoxville,TN10-1994
Skills
- Sample and specimen collection
- Safety protocols adherence
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Capillary puncture
- Data entry
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomist
LabCorp
12.2009 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
02.2008 - 08.2009
Certified Phlebotomist
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
05.2007 - 02.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Hospital
04.1994 - 05.1998
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Baptist Hospital
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