Karen Cummings
Dover
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Phlebotomist with a proven track record at Coffee Regional Medical Center, showcasing exceptional skills in patient care and specimen handling. Adept at improving patient comfort and maintaining rigorous accuracy, demonstrating outstanding problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Excelled in high-pressure environments, significantly enhancing patient and team experiences through teamwork and a positive attitude.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay At Home Mother
Our Home
03.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Phlebotomist
Coffee Regional Medical Center
09.2006 - 11.2008
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Phlebotomist
Southeast Georgia Health System
01.2005 - 07.2006
Education
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Okefenokee Technical College
Waycross, GA12.2004
High School Diploma -
Ware County High School
Waycross, GA05.2004
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Stay At Home Mother
Our Home
03.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
Coffee Regional Medical Center
09.2006 - 11.2008
Phlebotomist
Southeast Georgia Health System
01.2005 - 07.2006
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy
Okefenokee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Ware County High School
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