KAHSIYA POLK
Nashville,TN
Summary
Diligent Phlebotomist with solid background in phlebotomy practices, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort. Skilled in venipuncture and specimen handling, contributing to efficient lab operations. Demonstrated ability to maintain sterile environments and effectively communicate with diverse patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist 1
Vanderbilt Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Processed laboratory specimens efficiently, adhering to standard operating procedures and quality control measures.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate specimen collection schedules and address patient inquiries.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
LABORATORY ASSISTANT TRAINEE
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Applying phlebotomy standards, quality in-patient care, and specimen labeling
- Performed venipuncture and skin punctures to obtain blood for laboratory testing
- Followed infection control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions
- Completed rigorous coursework in medical terminology, physiology, and anatomy
- Learned order of draw, collecting specimens, labeling correctly, and proper transportation to the laboratory
- Completed more than 150 venipunctures including special testing on adults and pediatric patients
NUTRITION SERVICE AIDE
VANDERBILT STALLWORTH REHABILITATION CENTER
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintaining patient nutritional needs, providing quality teamwork to aid in patient services
- Delivered patient-focused meal service, ensuring compliance with dietary and hygiene guidelines
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to address dietary needs and restrictions
- Maintained accurate records and ensured timely delivery of services
- Assisted in the preparation of food items in and maintained the nutritional quality of the meals
SALES ASSOCIATE
TWICE DAILY
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Helped customers in store, processed sales, and answered questions
- Built strong customer relationships and provided exceptional services
- Honed attention to detail while managing transactions and inventory
- Restocking shelves and inventory
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization within the store
Education
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Laboratory Science/Phlebotomy
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN04.2025
PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION - PHLEBOTOMY
EDUMED PARTNERS
TN10.2023
Skills
- Venipuncture skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Team synergy
- Patient support
- Operational workflow
- Infection prevention
Certification
National Health Career Association - Phlebotomy
Timeline
Phlebotomist 1
Vanderbilt Medical Center
04.2025 - Current
LABORATORY ASSISTANT TRAINEE
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
01.2025 - 03.2025
NUTRITION SERVICE AIDE
VANDERBILT STALLWORTH REHABILITATION CENTER
08.2024 - 01.2025
SALES ASSOCIATE
TWICE DAILY
02.2021 - 10.2021
PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION - PHLEBOTOMY
EDUMED PARTNERS
Graduate Certificate - Clinical Laboratory Science/Phlebotomy
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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