Keisha Forrest
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Phlebotomist bringing many years of experience. Expert in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic turnaround. Team-oriented in training clinical staff on proper venipuncture techniques.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
UChicago
Chicago, Illinois
03.2022 - Current
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Collaborated with laboratory personnel to resolve specimen issues.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new phlebotomy staff.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Performed centrifugation and specimen aliquoting for sample preparation.
- Entered patient information and test orders into computer systems accurately.
Phlebotomist
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
Chicago, Illinois
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
Nursing Assistant
Lurie Children's Hospital
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Direct patient care
- Point of care testing glucose, hemoccult, urine dip test
- Assist with transporting
- Vital signs measurements Document changes
- Clerical assist with sending labs phone calling and coverage for clerk
- Assist with hygiene and linen change
- Stocking and maintenance returning unused supplies and equipment
- Assist with codes
- Assist with admission transfers and discharge process
- Assist with daily weights
- Hourly rounds
Phlebotomist
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago , Illinois
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
05.2001 - 07.2015
- Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge process
- Take and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight for adults
- Measure and records intake and output including output from drains
- Applies cardiac monitor
- Obtains EKG
- Obtains capillary blood glucose for adults and/or neonates
- Phlebotomy routine and stat labs
- Make rounds of patients and anticipate their needs
- Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner
- Assist patient with baths
- Daily weights
- Daily hygiene
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Park Hs
Chicago, Illinois05-1997
Skills
- Blood collection
- Venipuncture
- Infection control
- Data entry
- Specimen preparation
- Butterfly needle technique
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Recording data
- Sample labeling
Timeline
Phlebotomist
UChicago
03.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
01.2019 - 03.2022
Nursing Assistant
Lurie Children's Hospital
12.2017 - 01.2019
Phlebotomist
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
07.2015 - 12.2017
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
05.2001 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Park Hs