Kierra Boozer
Houston,TX
Summary
Recent graduate vocational Nurse with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Octapharma Plasma Center
12.2023 - Current
- Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Continuously updated phlebotomy knowledge through professional development courses, ensuring best practices were upheld.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Metro Bus Operator
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Operates METRO buses to transport passengers safely and courteously over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedules, and special services in accordance with METRO's policies and procedures
- Maintained clean and safe bus environment for comfort of all passengers.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring their safe boarding, travel, and disembarking from bus.
- Adhered strictly to traffic laws and safety guidelines while operating bus on assigned routes.
- Informed passengers about route details, schedules, transfers, and fare policies as needed.
- Accepted and processed fares.
- Built rapport with regular passengers, creating sense of trust and community within public transit system.
Mobile Phlebotomist
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Operates departmental vehicle for the transporting of staff and equipment to mobile site, in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Vehicle Loss Control Committee of the Blood Center
- Assists with the loading, unloading, set-up and tear down of equipment at mobile donor sites
- Performs pre-donation screening, venipuncture, and post venipuncture care of donors in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
- Accurately and legibly completes donor records in a timely manner
- Demonstrates strong level of customer service skills and customer service focus
- Identifies and addresses non-routine situation arising during phlebotomy procedures and reports them to supervisor
- Attends and completes continuing education and training in phlebotomy procedures, instruments, and equipment as required
- Maintains acceptable level of proficiency in required phlebotomy procedures
- Improved efficiency with accurate and timely completion of blood draws and specimen labeling.
- Actively recruits donors at donor sites
- Reduced wait times for patients by effectively managing daily schedules and appointments for mobile phlebotomy services.
Toll Collector
Resource Staffing
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Operated toll collection equipment and processed toll payments accurately
- Classified all vehicles passing through toll lanes in accordance with procedural requirements
- Collected tolls, provided change and issued receipts to motorists in fast and friendly manner
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours and special events.
- Addressed customer concerns and inquiries, providing information on toll rates, policies, and available payment options.
- Facilitated effective communication between drivers, dispatchers, and supervisors in case of emergencies or incidents at toll plaza.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texas Health School
Houston, TX09.2024
Phlebotomist
Smithwood Medical Institute
Houston, TX12.2018
High School Diploma -
Kipp Sunnyside High School
Houston, TX01.2017
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Excellent Communication
- Patient Care
- Customer Service
- Infection Control
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Data Confidentiality
- Donor Phlebotomy Technician
- CPR/AED
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
Class A CDL, 08/01/21-Present
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
Octapharma Plasma Center
12.2023 - Current
Metro Bus Operator
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
10.2021 - 09.2023
Mobile Phlebotomist
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
04.2019 - 08.2021
Toll Collector
Resource Staffing
04.2018 - 04.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texas Health School
Phlebotomist
Smithwood Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Kipp Sunnyside High School
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