Experienced with venipuncture and capillary techniques to ensure accurate blood collection. Utilizes patient interaction skills to create comfortable and efficient blood draw experience. Knowledge of proper specimen handling and record-keeping to maintain high standards of patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Wake County Human Services
07.2024 - Current
Upheld strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive patient information at all times.
Enhanced laboratory efficiency by properly labeling and processing collected specimens for testing.
Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Phlebotomy/Medical Assistant
First Choice Community Health Center
10.2022 - 07.2023
Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; checking patients in and out; and EKG's
Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks
Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, and observing isolation procedures
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Actalent
03.2022 - 09.2022
Verifies patient identification and explains sampling procedures to patients
Obtains blood specimens by performing venipuncture and finger sticks
Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures, and observing isolation procedures
Explaining blood draw procedures to patients and answering any questions about the process
Following all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work areas
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Carolina Medical Lab
06.2021 - 03.2022
Assists in problem requisitions/specimens
Assists customers including answering phones and responding to customer inquiries
Collects, labels, processes and preserves blood, urine and other specimens according to established laboratory procedures
Enters, accesses and executes lab orders in the appropriate laboratory and electronic medical record system
Cleans and maintains laboratory supplies and work area
May perform phlebotomy and/or waived testing
Identifies patients using two identifiers
Performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties including admission activities, insurance verification, order entry processing and medical record processing
Performs other duties as assigned
Phlebotomist
The Blood Connection
05.2019 - 05.2021
Organized and managed confidential information with fidelity
Performed precise venipuncture on 100+ eligible donors
Dedicated, focused, and excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks, while incorporating follow-through
Accurately performed the donor screenings via health history and physical assessment by conducting mini physicals and testing results according to current standard operating procedures
Developed and determined the best collection methods for specific patients, such as infants or elderly patients
Efficiently prepped blood-draw areas by sanitizing and cleaning after each patient
Responsible for securely transporting blood samples to laboratory for testing
Labeled and secured proper packaging for the preservation of blood for donations with accuracy
Systematically checked patients for health issues like diseases, bacteria, and cholesterol, while monitoring vital signs
Phlebotomist (Apprenticeship)
Phlebotomy Professional Training
06.2016 - 05.2018
Organized and managed confidential information with fidelity
Efficiently prepped blood-draw areas by sanitizing and cleaning after each patient
Responsible for securely transporting blood samples to laboratory for testing
Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Education
GED -
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
10.2002
Skills
Order of draw
Venipuncture Technique
Blood culture collection
Specimen labeling
Glucose Screening
Pediatric phlebotomy
Geriatric phlebotomy
Venipuncture
Data Entry
Excellent Communication
Organizational Skills
Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
Driver's License
CPI Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
CPR Certification
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Wake County Human Services
07.2024 - Current
Phlebotomy/Medical Assistant
First Choice Community Health Center
10.2022 - 07.2023
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Actalent
03.2022 - 09.2022
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Carolina Medical Lab
06.2021 - 03.2022
Phlebotomist
The Blood Connection
05.2019 - 05.2021
Phlebotomist (Apprenticeship)
Phlebotomy Professional Training
06.2016 - 05.2018
Driver's License
CPI Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
CPR Certification
GED -
Wake Technical Community College
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