Katy Brannan
Dayton
Summary
9 years of phlebotomy experience in multiple diverse work environments with MLA training.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Houston Methodist
Baytown, TX
11.2023 - Current
- cross trained in multiple areas of the lab providing diverse work flow and adaptability.
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques to ensure accurate diagnostics.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols and infection control procedures during blood collection processes.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation for tracking accuracy.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy techniques and best practices to promote efficiency.
- Monitored patient comfort during procedures, addressing concerns to enhance overall experience and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care and streamline sample processing workflows.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- 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.
- Reduced errors in sample analysis with thorough quality control checks, ensuring accurate test results for patients.
- Expedited critical test results by prioritizing samples based on urgency, significantly reducing turnaround times for emergency cases.
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Documented and verified patient information using laboratory information system.
- Helped management optimize laboratory processes for maximum efficiency and performance.
- process specimens such as blood, body fluids, urine and more.
Travel Phlebotomist
Trustaff Travel Nursing
Scottsdale, AZ
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis, adhering to strict quality control protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient interactions and specimen collection procedures in electronic health systems.
- Monitored inventory of supplies, ensuring availability of necessary materials for uninterrupted service delivery.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- 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.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Ensured proper identification and documentation of samples, significantly reducing instances of mislabeling.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Adapted to diverse patient needs by employing variety of blood collection techniques.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
Education
Phlebotomy
Lonestar College
Kingwood, TX03-2017
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Venipuncture expertise
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Specimen preparation
- Infection control
- Paperwork processing
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- bariatric phlebotomy
- special needs phlebotomy
- Adaptable to change
- Training and mentoring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- blood, urine, swab, body fluid processing
- processing outside specimens
- faxing results
- inpatient and outpatient
- experience drawing blood for cancer, drug, and pediatric patients
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Houston Methodist
11.2023 - Current
Travel Phlebotomist
Trustaff Travel Nursing
12.2021 - 06.2022
Phlebotomy
Lonestar College