Kimberly Spears
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Patient-focused Behavioral Health Technician with 1 year of phlebotomy experience, recognized for reliability in fast-paced settings, accurate documentation, and maintaining patient safety. Experienced in monitoring behaviors, assisting with care plans, and providing calm, professional support during blood draws and high-stress moments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist Intern
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2025 - Current
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Behavioral Health Technician
Lakeview Behavioral Health
Norcross, GA
10.2024 - Current
- Provided direct care and support to individuals with behavioral health disorders, ensuring their safety and well-being
- Monitored and documented client behaviors, progress, and responses to interventions on a daily basis
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions using electronic medical record systems or other designated documentation tools
- Maintained a clean and organized environment conducive to therapeutic interventions and client engagement
- Supported individuals in developing independent living skills through coaching, modeling, and reinforcement techniques
Material Handler
WebstaurantStore
Ellabell, GA
03.2024 - 07.2024
- As a material handler and equipment operator my job was to ride equipment and pick up different orders in the warehouse and drop them off to the next location to get ready to be sent out.
Home Health Aide
Happy Home Care
Hot Springs, AR
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Helped with personal activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Light housekeeping, such as doing laundry, washing dishes and changing the bed linens.
- Shopping for groceries.
- Planning, preparing or serving meals.
- Providing transportation to doctor's appointments.
Front Desk Receptionist
DAYS INN & SUITES
Fordyce, AR
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Greet all guests and assist them with check-in and check-out.
- Maintain a positive attitude and friendly demeanor.
- Respond to all guest questions and requests.
- Answer and forward phone calls.
- Manage guest bookings and reservations.
- Keep a tidy and orderly workspace.
Cashier/Customer Service
McDonald's
Fordyce, AR
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Greet & check out customers
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties.
- Stock shelves
- Checkout customers using cash, credit card, or check.
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Daltons Place Assisted Living
Fordyce, AR
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisting individuals with daily activities such as using the bathroom, preparing or eating meals, executing hygiene and grooming habits, taking medication, bathing, and completing housework or other chores.
Dispatcher
NWA taxi
Rogers, AR
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Answered phone calls
- Made reservations for customers
- Set up 'same day' pick up and drop off schedule for taxi drivers.
Debone
Tyson Foods Incorporated
Pine Bluff, AR
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Assembly Line
- Cut shoulder and wings, & Pulled Breast
- Cutting Tenders, and watching for Bones on Xray Machine.
Cashier
Baileys Bottle Shop
Fordyce, AR
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Count money in cash registers at the beginning of shifts
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties.
- Stock shelves, and mark prices on items.
- Cash checks for customers.
Debone
Ozark Mountain Poultry
Warren, AR
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Inspect the breast for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat.
- Place Good breast on conveyor belt for further processing.
Air Dunnage Operator
Ride Rite Airbags
Fordyce, AR
03.2014 - 12.2014
- Assist machine operators used in the production process.
- Start machines or equipment in order to begin production processes.
- Insured Product was of good quality so Load Damage prevention for customers could be Successful.
Operator
ITW Shippers
Fordyce, AR
06.2012 - 05.2014
- We offer a full line of dunnage air bags as well as other methods to secure every mode of transportation. This results in the reduction of damaged product, and optimizing your customers' satisfaction
Toilet Seat Assembler
Kohler
Sheridan, AR
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Assembled hinges and/or metals pins into the top and bottom of the toilet seat.
- Examine product to insure quality standards.
- Box & Bag. Place products on pallet for further processing.
Cashier
Wal-Mart
Fordyce, AR
11.2011 - 10.2012
- Greet & check out customers
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties.
- Stock shelves
- Checkout customers using cash, credit card, or check.
Cashier
McDonald's
Fordyce, AR
04.2011 - 10.2011
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
- Take customer Orders
- Clean, stock, and restock workstations.
- Serve orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Shorter College
Texarkana, ARHigh School Diploma - undefined
Fordyce High School
Fordyce, AR05.2012
Skills
Patient Care ( 10years)
Front desk (4 years)
Cash register (6 years)
Restaurant experience (8 years)
Communication skills (10 years)
Hotel experience (4 years)
Customer service (12 years)
Home Care (8 years)
Patient observation (10 years)
Caregiving (10 years)
Cleaning Experience (10 years)
Vital signs (2 years)
Behavioral health tech (1 year)
Working with people with developmental disabilities (5 years)
Patient monitoring (6 years)
Dispatching (1 year)
Venipuncture (1 year)
Tube labeling & positive patient identification (1 year)
Capillary sticks (1 year)
Calming patients /bedside manner (1 year)
Tourniquet application & site collection (1 year)
Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Phlebotomist Intern
Phlebotomy Training Specialist
01.2025 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Lakeview Behavioral Health
10.2024 - Current
Material Handler
WebstaurantStore
03.2024 - 07.2024
Home Health Aide
Happy Home Care
09.2021 - 12.2022
Front Desk Receptionist
DAYS INN & SUITES
07.2021 - 08.2022
Cashier/Customer Service
McDonald's
09.2020 - 06.2021
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Daltons Place Assisted Living
12.2019 - 12.2020
Dispatcher
NWA taxi
02.2019 - 07.2019
Debone
Tyson Foods Incorporated
10.2017 - 03.2018
Cashier
Baileys Bottle Shop
02.2016 - 12.2016
Debone
Ozark Mountain Poultry
02.2015 - 10.2015
Air Dunnage Operator
Ride Rite Airbags
03.2014 - 12.2014
Toilet Seat Assembler
Kohler
04.2013 - 10.2013
Operator
ITW Shippers
06.2012 - 05.2014
Cashier
Wal-Mart
11.2011 - 10.2012
Cashier
McDonald's
04.2011 - 10.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Fordyce High School
No Degree - Psychology
Shorter College