Kim Marie Caixeiro
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Productive Phlebotomist offering 21 years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
Las Vegas, NV
05.2003 - Current
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
- Upheld donor confidentiality throughout intake and collection process.
- Compiled and submitted data for demographic research.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon, NY06.1988
Skills
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Sharps Disposal
- Drawing Blood
- Specimen Collection
- Data Entry
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Sample Processing
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Blood Culturing
- Blood Alcohol Testing
- Glucose Screening
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Peak and Trough Tests
- Patient Relations
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Tracking Specimens
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
05.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mount Vernon High School