Keiara Brinston
Las Vegas,USA
Summary
English, determined, hardworking, outgoing, team leader, and reliable Medical Assistant. I am seeking a position on a medical team where I can assist in providing in-office care to patients. I have excellent communication and clinical skills. I am also empathic and patient-centered. I consistently contribute my skills and efforts to support team success while maintaining a high-performance standard.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics, All Personnel Staffing
Las Vegas
10.2025 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and capillary punctures to collect blood samples efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while handling biohazard materials.
- Maintained accurate patient records and laboratory documentation for quality control.
- Trained junior staff on proper phlebotomy techniques and best practices.
- 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.
- 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.
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
United Health Services
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Collect blood and other specimens using proper techniques while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Label, store, and transport specimens according to UHS protocols and lab standards.
- Verify patient identity, explain procedures, and maintain accurate records in the electronic health system while upholding patient confidentiality and providing compassionate care.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining patient records.
- Educated patients on medication instructions and post-treatment care.
- Assisted healthcare providers in conducting physical examinations and routine medical procedures.
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
04.2017 - 06.2022
- Provided compassionate, attentive care to elderly clients in their homes.
- Monitored and documented clients health and well-being.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Assisted with daily living activities such as grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Middleton High School
Middleton, WisconsinMedical Assistant Program - undefined
Northwest Career College
06.2025
Phlebotomy Technician Program - undefined
Northwest Career College
06.2025
Skills
- Manual Vital Signs
- Injections (IM, ID, SubQ)
- Glucose Testing/Mono/Strep/UA/UPT
- Phlebotomy (Venipuncture, Butterfly, Capillary)
- EHR/EMR Systems
- Specimen Collection
- Proper Disposal of Sharps
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Insurance Knowledge
- Patient Education
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Patient support
- HIPAA
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Quality control
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Geriatric phlebotomy
Certification
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | National Healthcareer Association CCMA: Completed
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician | National Healthcareer Association CPT: Completed
- BLS: Certified
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics, All Personnel Staffing
10.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
United Health Services
06.2022 - 10.2024
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
04.2017 - 06.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Middleton High School
Medical Assistant Program - undefined
Northwest Career College
Phlebotomy Technician Program - undefined
Northwest Career College