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Kayla Shepherd

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Knowledgeable National Certified Phlebotomy Technician with 2 years of experience in clinical, hospital, and mobile environments. Skilled in data entry, communication, and patient care. Passionate and dedicated, with a strong ability to empathize with patients. Seeking a full-time Phlebotomist position to utilize my skills and contribute to the healthcare team.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Research Technician

Dr. Vince Clinical Research
09.2023 - Current
  • Executed various clinical trial protocols, ensuring adherence to research standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Proficiently performed phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, and shipping in compliance with study protocols.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of all research activities, including participant records and data collection.
  • Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.

Phlebotomist (PRN)

Me 2 You Client Services
11.2022 - Current
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.

Phlebotomist/Lab Technician

Saint Luke's East Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and
    noting times of collection.
  • Performed testing and quality control using approved
    laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and
    documented results.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes,
    tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight
    needles.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for
    both adult and pediatric patients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grandview Sr. High School
Grandview, MO
05.2021

Skills

    - Phlebotomy techniques

    - Clinical trial protocols

    - Regulatory compliance

    - Specimen collection and processing

    - Data documentation

    - Interdisciplinary collaboration

    - Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

    - Attention to detail

    - Quality control

Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Me 2 You Career Academy - 2022
  • CPR Certified Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Basic Life Support ( BLS )


Timeline

Clinical Research Technician

Dr. Vince Clinical Research
09.2023 - Current

Phlebotomist (PRN)

Me 2 You Client Services
11.2022 - Current

Phlebotomist/Lab Technician

Saint Luke's East Hospital
05.2022 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Grandview Sr. High School
Kayla Shepherd