Kimberly McFee
South Holland,IL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Phlebotomy position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Monitored equipment functionality, performing routine maintenance as needed.
- Responded effectively to donor inquiries, providing information on donation process and benefits.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
Interactive Health
03.2013 - 11.2017
- Assisted in the preparation of equipment and supplies for blood collection activities, optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes, contributing to a positive work environment and service delivery.
- Participated in training sessions to stay informed about best practices in phlebotomy and patient care standards.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Enhanced patient care by meticulously recording vital signs and updating patient records.
Phlebotomist
Interastate Blood Bank
08.2006 - 02.2010
- Collected and processed blood samples following established safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of donor information and sample tracking.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Identified veins suitable for venipuncture with precision, minimizing discomfort for patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Phlebotomist/Machine Tech./Receptionist/Processor
PriceHill Plasma Care
06.2001 - 05.2006
- Conducted blood draws adhering to safety protocols and ensuring patient comfort.
- Maintained accurate records of donor information and procedures in compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in training new staff on phlebotomy techniques and best practices.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, ensuring availability for efficient operations.
- Led team meetings to discuss workflow enhancements and share best practices among staff.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues, reducing downtime and enhancing production efficiency.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove, and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL05-2020
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Northwestern Institute of Health & Technology
Skokie, IL09-2010
Skills
- Venipuncture expertise
- Specimen labeling procedures
- HIPAA
- Data entry
- Quality control
- Medical terminology
- EMR recordkeeping
- Donor screening
- Medical records management
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Octapharma Plasma Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
Interactive Health
03.2013 - 11.2017
Phlebotomist
Interastate Blood Bank
08.2006 - 02.2010
Phlebotomist/Machine Tech./Receptionist/Processor
PriceHill Plasma Care
06.2001 - 05.2006
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Prairie State College
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Northwestern Institute of Health & Technology
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