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Kenyatta Goods

Kenyatta Goods

Healthcare Provider
Detroit,MI

Summary

Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with 6 Years Phlebotomy experience at high-volume output labs. Skilled handling live-patient samples and maintaining laboratory equipment. Strong communication skills and promoting exceptional skills in Phlebotomy and Toxicology. 15 Years Healthcare experience .Remains composed and calm in any type of situation. Effective team player.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Technician

Trident Lab
Howell, MI
07.2019 - Current
  • Verified purity of specimens collected through Urinalysis
  • Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
  • Logged patient information and recorded results into system using E Clinicals .
  • Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
  • Recorded, reported and posted test results using E Clinicals.
  • Provided exceptional service up to 30patients per day

Private Duty Caregiver

Client
Southfield, MI
07.2018 - Current
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients, including bathing and dressing.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.

Phlebotomist

Comprehensive Lab LLC
Flint, MI
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • Verified purity of specimens collected
  • Logged patient information and recorded results into system using E Clinical.
  • Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
  • Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
  • Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
  • Recorded, reported and posted test results using E Clinical.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
  • 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.
  • Speak with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Provided exceptional service up to 25-30 patients per day .

Traveling Phlebotomist

Beaumont Health System
Royal Oak, MI
02.2016 - 05.2017
  • Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks 15-40times per day.
  • Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
  • Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time 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.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.

Phlebotomist Technician

Henry Ford Fairlane
Dearborn, MI
07.2015 - 09.2015
  • Prepares and maintains necessary equipment and supplies.
  • Performs venipuncture, arterial puncture, capillary puncture, and other fluid collection.
  • Ensures specimens are appropriately labeled and identified.
  • Assists patient before, during, and after collection of specimen.
  • Must maintain patient confidentiality, keep necessary records, and document results.
  • Speak with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

PRESS OPERATOR

Eclipse Molding Inc
Saint Clair, MI
01.2011 - 02.2012
  • Maintaining clean work area.
  • Finding defective parts.
  • Keeping count of production /Meet production goals.
  • Packaging and shipping.
  • Promptly removed completed loads from press.
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.

HOUSEKEEPER

Embassy Suites Hotel
Livonia, MI
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Cleaned rooms and laundry.
  • Created positive work environments.
  • Utilize people skills.
  • Gave good hospitality.
  • Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions, including hand-washing and dry cleaning.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Westwood Nursing Home
Detroit, MI
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Nightingale Nursing Home
Warren, MI
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Feed, bathe and dress patients.
  • Take patient vital sign.
  • Serve meals, make beds and keep rooms clean.
  • Set up medical equipment and assist with some medical procedures.
  • Answer calls for help and observe changes in a patient's condition or behavior.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.

Education

Associate - Science

Wayne County Community College
2015

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Care
  • Blood Specimen Storage
  • Drawing Blood
  • Recording Data
  • Specimen Labeling Procedures
  • HIPAA
  • Infection Control And Aseptic Procedures
  • Venipuncture
  • Blood Collection
  • Infection Control
  • Relationship development

Accomplishments

  • Can operate, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Express.
  • Familiar with Windows and Mac operating systems.
  • Familiar with multiple Healthcare Database.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards.

Certification

Certified Phlebotomy Technician November 2015

Affiliations

Eastern Star

Timeline

Lab Technician

Trident Lab
07.2019 - Current

Private Duty Caregiver

Client
07.2018 - Current

Phlebotomist

Comprehensive Lab LLC
07.2017 - 07.2019

Traveling Phlebotomist

Beaumont Health System
02.2016 - 05.2017

Phlebotomist Technician

Henry Ford Fairlane
07.2015 - 09.2015

PRESS OPERATOR

Eclipse Molding Inc
01.2011 - 02.2012

HOUSEKEEPER

Embassy Suites Hotel
01.2010 - 01.2011

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Westwood Nursing Home
01.2007 - 01.2009

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Nightingale Nursing Home
01.2006 - 01.2007

Associate - Science

Wayne County Community College

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Work Preference

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Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

RemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceWork from home optionFlexible work hours4-day work week401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time offHealthcare benefits

Quote

God is within her, she will not be toppled. God will help her when the morning dawns.
Psalms 46:5

Software

Microsoft 360

Languages

English
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