Kiara Curry
North Augusta,SC
Summary
Seeking a travel phlebotomist position to leverage expertise in blood collection and patient care, while providing essential services to diverse populations.
Certified Phlebotomist backed with 1 year of experience in venipuncture and blood sample collection.Skilled in performing precise and efficient blood draws, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the process. Experienced in handling a variety of patient populations, with a focus on maintaining high standards of hygiene and specimen integrity. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team member dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Phlebotomist
Piedmont Hospital
Augusta, Georgia
04.2025 - Current
- Perform 50-60 venipunctures per shift in a high-acuity, fast-paced hospital setting, servicing departments including ICU, ER, Med-Surg, Cardiac, Oncology, Labor & Delivery, and Psych.
- Skilled in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and butterfly needle
- techniques for routine and STAT collections
- Used Epic EMR system to review lab orders, document collections, and track specimen status.
- Collaborate closely with nurses, providers, and lab techs to support efficient patient workflows and reduce lab turnaround times.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Followed infection control procedures to ensure safety for patients and staff.
- Assisted patients in preparing for blood draws, ensuring comfort and clarity.
Travel/Clinic Phlebotomy Technician
The Blood Connection
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Prior to performing any blood draw, ensure the precise identification of the patient by crossreferencing all relevant identification details, minimizing the risk of errors and maintaining strict adherence to patient safety protocols.
- Worked in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment, consistently meeting daily blood draw targets while maintaining patient care standards.
- Performs detailed screening and blood collection for allogeneic donors, as well as autologous, directed, and therapeutic donors when applicable, in strict compliance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines.
- Executes quality control procedures in accordance with SOPs and ensures the timely and accurate completion of all necessary documentation.
- Efficiently collected blood specimens from a daily average of 50 to 90 patients within a dynamic, mid-sized clinical environment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedural standards throughout high-volume shifts.
- Systematically label, handle, and process blood samples with exceptional accuracy, maintaining the highest standards of specimen integrity and compliance with procedural guidelines at every stage of the process.
- Conduct comprehensive pre-donation health evaluations and detailed assessments to meticulously determine donor eligibility, ensuring full compliance with medical guidelines and regulatory standards.
- Proficient in using various types of phlebotomy equipment, including butterfly needles, vacutainers, and safety lancets.
- Participated in patient education, explaining the blood collection process and addressing concerns to reduce patient anxiety.
- After each blood draw, execute thorough decontamination protocols to effectively eliminate any potential biohazardous contaminants, ensuring a sterile and safe environment in compliance with infection control standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Augusta High School
North Augusta06.2023
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Specimen Collection & Processing
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- 100 successful blood collections
- Travel Flexibility & Adaptability
- Infection Control & Safety Protocols
- HIPAA & Compliance Knowledge
- Lab Test Knowledge
- HLA testing
- Epic EMR system
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), National Phlebotomy Association, 05/01/24
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification, America Heart Association, 06/01/24
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Inpatient Phlebotomist
Piedmont Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Travel/Clinic Phlebotomy Technician
The Blood Connection
05.2024 - 10.2024
High School Diploma -
North Augusta High School