Kelly Houston
Prescott,AZ
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 8 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital, PSC, and IOP settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANT
HANDMAKER JEWISH SERVICES
2021.04 - Current
- DocumenT patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- MaintaiN patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Complete activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assist nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Uphold infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
PHLEBOTOMIST TECHNICIAN
BANNER UNIVERSITY CANCER CENTER
2022.09 - 2023.07
- Assisted with specimen processing and pre-analytical testing functions
- Checked paperwork for completeness and accuracy of information
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Kept lab logs, reference materials and other important data up to date
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
PHLEBOTOMY SPECIALIST
AMERICAN RED CROSS
2022.01 - 2022.09
- Explained fluid and tissue collection procedures to patients
- Organized and cleaned blood-drawing trays to maintain sterile environment
- Disposed of biohazard materials in accordance with applicable laws and standards
- Monitored blood and plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety and comfort
- Observed donors following blood collection and monitored for adverse reactions.
LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANT / PHLEBOTOMIST BANNER
2015.11 - 2021.04
- Collected blood samples and body fluids to prepare for diagnostic testing
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds and blood in urine
- Collected specimens, such as urine, feces and sputum
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output
- Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
Education
DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATION - PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
TUCSON COLLEGE
TUCSON, AZ06.2015
Skills
- Patient and Family Communication
- Nursing Assignments
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Equipment and Supply Inspections
- Infection Control
- Quality Control Guidelines
- Blood Sample Collection
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Goal Minded
Timeline
PHLEBOTOMIST TECHNICIAN
BANNER UNIVERSITY CANCER CENTER
2022.09 - 2023.07
PHLEBOTOMY SPECIALIST
AMERICAN RED CROSS
2022.01 - 2022.09
LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANT
HANDMAKER JEWISH SERVICES
2021.04 - Current
LICENSED NURSING ASSISTANT / PHLEBOTOMIST BANNER
2015.11 - 2021.04
DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATION - PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
TUCSON COLLEGE
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