KIANA MURRAY
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist, detail-oriented and committed to maintaining highest quality control and patient care standards. Phlebotomist with 5 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Maintain the highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens. Expert in quickly and accurately collecting specimens. Exceptional bedside manner and adept in easing patients' fears or anxieties. 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. Seek to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
MultiCare Health
Tacoma, Washington
10.2025 - Current
- Collected blood samples using proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients to explain procedures and address concerns.
- Prepared samples for laboratory analysis while ensuring proper labeling and handling.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for tracking patient information securely.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Collected blood samples using all blood draw techniques.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
PHLEBOTOMIST/LAB ASSISTANT
NORTHWEST MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
Puyallup, Washington
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy stations with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
PHLEBOTOMIST
WASHINGTON GASTROENTEROLOGY
Tacoma, WA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal
procedures.
LAB ASSISTANT PHLEBOTOMIST
ST. ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL
Gig Harbor, WA
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Preform Venipuncture using multiple techniques (butterfly, syringe, vacutainer, straight needle).
- Process blood, body fluid, stool/urine specimens and culture swabs.
- Maintain a good bedside manner.
- Ability to multitask and work quickly while maintaining accuracy.
- Assist with distribution and shipping of specimens.
- Maintain a clean and well stocked, organized work area.
- Perform blood draws under stressful situations.
- Worked 3rd shift where most of the blood collections were done throughout the night and early AM.
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
OCTAPHARMA PLASMA CENTER
Fife, WA
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Education
PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION - PHLEBOTOMIST
BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Tacoma, WA01-2018
PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION - PHLEBOTOMIST
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Westminster, CO01-2015
GED -
EMILY GRIFFITH TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Denver, CO01-2015
Skills
- Multitasking with accuracy
- Team player while working independently
- Customer service
- Experienced with Geriatric patients
- Advanced with all blood draw techniques
- Great communication
- Fast learner
- Time management
- Great organization
- Competent in using EMR systems (epic, gMED, onco, orchard, sunquest)
- Sense of urgency
- attention to detail
Timeline
Phlebotomist
MultiCare Health
10.2025 - Current
PHLEBOTOMIST/LAB ASSISTANT
NORTHWEST MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
09.2022 - 02.2024
PHLEBOTOMIST
WASHINGTON GASTROENTEROLOGY
06.2021 - 08.2022
LAB ASSISTANT PHLEBOTOMIST
ST. ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL
10.2019 - 06.2021
PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
OCTAPHARMA PLASMA CENTER
10.2018 - 09.2019
PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION - PHLEBOTOMIST
BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE
PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION - PHLEBOTOMIST
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GED -
EMILY GRIFFITH TECHNICAL COLLEGE