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Kelsey Scott

Irvine,KY

Summary

Experienced phlebotomist with a proven track record of excellence in both clinic and mobile settings. Adept in all aspects of venipuncture, including working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Committed to advancing organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 8 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care, proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing them for further analysis. Dependable and effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.

Phlebotomy Technician

Pathgroup
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Phlebotomy Technician, worked one on one with patients to complete their blood draws
  • Helped patients understand process, and fill out their paperwork when needed
  • Worked with Pathgroup specific computer software for test ordering process
  • Demonstrated venipuncture protocol and provided them with best experience possible
  • Processed all specimens and shipped them to lab for testing.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.

Phlebotomist/ Admissions Coordinator

Baptist Health Lexington
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • This position required work in high paced hospital environment as phlebotomy technician
  • This place of employment allowed for opportunity to serve diverse population
  • Greeting patient, introducing myself, and performing venipuncture in accordance with protocol given by hospital.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
  • Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
  • Assisted in patient admission process based on federal and state laws.
  • Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy.
  • Performed document filing, bookkeeping, and faxing for busy student admissions office.

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Float Phlebotomist
  • Worked in variety of different locations for this position
  • Included in those locations are IOP or (In Office Phlebotomy) sites which work directly with client, and PSC( Patient Service Center) locations which only worked with patients
  • Worked closely with specimen collection and accessioning teams
  • LabCorp also used their own software along with Microsoft office to complete logs and daily forms for supervisor.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Participated in quality assurance and competency assessment initiatives.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Performed laboratory tests to assist physicians in diagnosis.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.

Education

High School Diploma -

Belfry High School
Belfry Ky
05.2011

Skills

  • Ability to understand new tasks quickly
  • Able to work individually or in group settings
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Paperwork Processing
  • HIPAA
  • Venipuncture
  • Data Entry
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Medical office administration
  • Patient support
  • Patient Care
  • Venipuncture Expertise
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Communication abilities
  • Specimen handling
  • Infection Control

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
02.2023 - 08.2024

Phlebotomy Technician

Pathgroup
01.2021 - 01.2023

Phlebotomist/ Admissions Coordinator

Baptist Health Lexington
01.2020 - 01.2021

Phlebotomist

LabCorp
01.2016 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

Belfry High School

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