Kendra McShan
Drummonds,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable Clinical Instructor with 10 years of combined experience in phlebotomy, nursing, precepting and nurse education. Prepared to bring talent, expertise and leadership to growing LPN and RN nursing program.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Trainer 10 People or More
American Esoteric Laboratories
Memphis, TN
02.2021 - Current
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Memphis, TN
02.2018 - 02.2021
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Phlebotomist
Gamma HealthCare
Southaven, MS
03.2017 - 03.2018
- 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.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Vatterott Career College
Memphis, TN05.2017
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Infection Control Protocols
- Specimen Handling
- Empathy and Compassion
Timeline
Phlebotomy Trainer 10 People or More
American Esoteric Laboratories
02.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
02.2018 - 02.2021
Phlebotomist
Gamma HealthCare
03.2017 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Vatterott Career College