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Kimberly Henderson

Katy

Summary

Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist III Float

Quest Diagnostics
01.2023 - Current
  • Assigned a territory to cover phlebotomist duties within a Patient Service Center or Doctor's office.
  • Collect quality blood samples from patients of all ages and prepared specimens for lab testing.
  • Utilized barcode scanning software for accurate sample labeling and tracking.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in handling difficult venipuncture cases with minimal discomfort to patients.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Perform data entry. Verification of patient demographics, insurance verification.

Lead Phlebotomist

Biolife Plasma Services
12.2014 - 04.2023
  • Data entry. Scheduling appointments. Screening, Processing and sample collection for new and repeat donors.
  • Recording donor vitals. Performing finger sticks, measuring hematocrit and protein.
  • Performing venipunctures and monitoring donors.
  • Processing plasma, drawing samples, testing samples.
  • Shipping and Receiving.
  • Monitoring daily logs and statistics as well as ranges.

Laboratory Technician

St. Rita's Medical Center
03.2010 - 11.2014
  • Applied venipuncture techniques to collect blood samples from patients of all ages.
  • Collected blood specimens following strict protocols to ensure sample integrity.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in handling difficult venipuncture cases with minimal discomfort to patients.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.

Education

High School Diploma -

Shawnee High School
Lima, Oh
06-2004

Skills

  • Data Entry
  • Venipuncture
  • Patient care
  • Specimen handling

Timeline

Phlebotomist III Float

Quest Diagnostics
01.2023 - Current

Lead Phlebotomist

Biolife Plasma Services
12.2014 - 04.2023

Laboratory Technician

St. Rita's Medical Center
03.2010 - 11.2014

High School Diploma -

Shawnee High School

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