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Karen Duvall

Conyers,GA

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Phlebotomist with proven expertise at Piedmont Macon Medical, performing over 30 venipunctures daily with a high first-stick success rate. Adept at compassionate patient care and effective time management in fast-paced environments, ensuring accurate specimen collection and compliance with protocols.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Piedmont Macon Medical
Macon, GA
04.2025 - Current
  • Collected blood samples from patients utilizing sterile techniques and equipment.
  • Specimen collection (Blood)
  • Capillary puncture (Finger stick & heel stick)
  • Proper tube selection & order of draw
  • Venipuncture (Straight needle & butterfly)
  • Centrifuge operation
  • Tourniquet application & vein assessment

  • Difficult draws (small, rolling, dehydrated veins)

Medical Scribe

Ankle & Foot Center of Georgia
Covington, GA
10.2021 - 03.2025
  • Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
  • Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
  • Increased overall productivity of clinical staff by providing real-time scribing support during high-volume shifts, enabling better focus on direct patient care.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by consistently maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting sensitive information during documentation processes.
  • Experienced in operating X-ray equipment.

Paramed Examiner

Apps Paramedical
02.2018 - 12.2024

Conducts blood draws and medical assessments for life insurance applicants.

Collects and processes blood and urine samples while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Maintains patient comfort and professionalism during medical evaluations.

Medical Assistant

Dermatology Consultants
09.2017 - 10.2021
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Skilled in venipuncture and capillary blood collection for diagnostic testing.

Medical Assistant

Associate In Women's Healthcare OBGYN
10.2013 - 09.2017

Record patients medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records,

Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations

Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.

Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens

Draw blood, schedule appointments, send referrals for patient, doing PA's.

Education

Certification - Phlebotomy

CLPhlebotomy Training
Conyers GA
01-2025

Associate of Science - Clinical Medical Assistant

San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Collected and processed specimens following proper order of draw and labeling protocols
  • Perform 30 venipunctures daily with high first- stick success rate
  • Patient identification & verification
  • Venipuncture Technique
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Time management in fast-paced settings
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Piedmont Macon Medical
04.2025 - Current

Medical Scribe

Ankle & Foot Center of Georgia
10.2021 - 03.2025

Paramed Examiner

Apps Paramedical
02.2018 - 12.2024

Medical Assistant

Dermatology Consultants
09.2017 - 10.2021

Medical Assistant

Associate In Women's Healthcare OBGYN
10.2013 - 09.2017

Certification - Phlebotomy

CLPhlebotomy Training

Associate of Science - Clinical Medical Assistant

San Joaquin Valley College
Karen Duvall