Kenya Huff
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with experience at Fourth Street Dental, adept in patient care and specimen handling. Proven ability to maintain a sterile environment and ensure HIPAA compliance, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction. Skilled in venipuncture and effective communication, contributing to improved operational efficiency and a positive patient experience.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Brighter Smiles
Louisville, KY
06.1996 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Enhanced dentist productivity by delivering chairside assistance during exams.
Phlebotomist
American Red Cross
Louisville, KY
04.2002 - 01.2012
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Maternal Child Health
ATA College
Louisville, KYPhelbotomy - Phlebotomy
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY04.2002
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Butterfly needle technique
- Patient confidentiality
- Sample and specimen collection
Certification
Dental X-ray certification,phlebotomist certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Phlebotomist
American Red Cross
04.2002 - 01.2012
Dental Assistant/ Receptionist
Brighter Smiles
06.1996 - Current
Associate Degree In Nursing - Maternal Child Health
ATA College
Phelbotomy - Phlebotomy
Jefferson Community And Technical College