Kaira Gatewood
Dallas
Summary
Certified phlebotomist specialist with exceptional venipuncture, customer service, and interpersonal skills, seeking to deliver high quality patient care where my expertise will be fully utilized enabling me to make a significant contribution to the accuracy of results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Proesis Bio
Dallas
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
- Calibrated equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Conducted quality control checks to ensure the accuracy of test results.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Ensured the cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment and work area.
Sr. Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards
- Clean medical equipment
- Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use
- Collect biological specimens from patients
- Monitor patients to detect health problems
- Transport biological or other medical materials
- Maintain medical equipment or instruments
- Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies
- Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use
- Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
- Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies
- Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels
- Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis
Shift Leader
Dunkin Donuts
09.2017 - 05.2021
- Responsible for coaching Crew Members throughout their shift to execute Dunkin' Donuts operational standards and deliver a great guest experience
- They set goals, provide job assignments, and motivate others, celebrating successes and providing timely feedback to correct deficiencies
- Covering absences from coworkers and managing cash drops off by employees when they're not working
Education
Certificate of Completion - BLS
Texas School of Phlebotomy
Irving, TX, US01.2021
High School Diploma -
D.W Carter High School
Dallas, TX, US05-2011
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Finger Stick
- Capillary
- Order of Draw
- Maintain medical records
- Dispose of biomedical waste
- Glucose Testing
- Finger & Heel Sticks
- Blood Cultures
- Phlebotomy
- Team leadership
- Customer service
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Proesis Bio
06.2023 - 04.2025
Sr. Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
05.2021 - 06.2023
Shift Leader
Dunkin Donuts
09.2017 - 05.2021
Certificate of Completion - BLS
Texas School of Phlebotomy
High School Diploma -
D.W Carter High School