Kena Patel
Griffin,GA
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with over 3 years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Dependable and effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
03.2023 - Current
- Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary techniques for all age groups.
- Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate timely manner, process billing information and collect payments when required.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- 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.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- 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.
Phlebotomist
Upson Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Performs data entry of patient orders into LIS system
- Performs blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique for all age groups
- Collect specimens for chain of custody drug screens
- Properly labels and receives specimens
- Performs clerical duties including answering phone, copying, faxing, filing, logging and tracking specimens
- Maintains confidentiality of patients, client and/or company records
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection, using 2 identifiers in accordance with hospital policy
Manager
Peachtree City Fast Food LLC
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Monitored and optimized inventory, and reordered materials as required.
- Optimized organizational processes by effectively managing crew schedules.
Office Manager
HDC Business Solutions LLC
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted with billing functions
- Prepared bills, invoices, checks
- Reviewed and verified data
- Maintained and updated files, mailing
- Processed and distributed incoming mail
- Prepared and edited reports, records
- Answered and screened telephone calls
- Performed data entry
- Processed and reviewed routine paperwork
- Retrieved and archived documents.
Phlebotomist
Alpha Lab Inc
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Draw blood, office/ mobile morning rounds Stat and routine draws, monitor patients schedule
- Prepare specimen for transport
- Provided professional service to patients and other member of the outpatient laboratory
- Registered to patients with their data and follow the requisition form to require tests
- Assisted with operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
- Performed phlebotomy on adults, children and babies
- Compliance and adherence to the Laboratory policies and procedures
- Effectively communicate with other healthcare professionals regarding results as required
Education
BCOM Honors: BCOM - Unfinished Degree Or Diploma
PDPU
IndiaHigh School Diploma - General Studies
The Rosery School
2012
Skills
- Certificate: AHA BLS Certification , Alpha Institute, Georgia
- Blood Sample Collection
- Microsoft Office
- Data Recording
- Organized
- Outgoing and Team Player
- Strong Communication Skills
- Multilingual
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Labcorp
03.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Upson Regional Medical Center
10.2020 - 04.2022
Manager
Peachtree City Fast Food LLC
01.2020 - 07.2020
Phlebotomist
Alpha Lab Inc
03.2019 - 04.2019
Office Manager
HDC Business Solutions LLC
10.2018 - 06.2019
BCOM Honors: BCOM - Unfinished Degree Or Diploma
PDPU
High School Diploma - General Studies
The Rosery School
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