Krystal Shaw
Detroit,MI
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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
LabCorp
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained sterile environments for safe and effective sample collection, reducing contamination risks.
- Enhanced patient comfort by maintaining a calm and professional demeanor during blood draw procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Upheld quality control standards by regularly calibrating equipment and monitoring inventory levels of essential supplies.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Experience with EMR System, Atlas, Touch System and Easy pay
Phlebotomy Instructor
WCCCD
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in phlebotomy lessons.
- Delivered comprehensive lectures on phlebotomy techniques, ensuring students grasped essential skills for successful blood draws.
- Coached students on individual level with patience and positive reinforcement.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Ascension Medical Group
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling various types of patients, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and special needs individuals.
- Upheld quality control standards by regularly calibrating equipment and monitoring inventory levels of essential supplies.
- Contributed to team success by training new phlebotomists on proper techniques and best practices.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Gental Touch Phlebotomy
Oak Park, MI03.2018
Skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Proper Labeling Techniques
- Venipuncture
- Sample and specimen collection
- HIPAA
- Patient identification accuracy
- Patient Care
- Patient preparation
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certificate - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
LabCorp
06.2024 - Current
Phlebotomy Instructor
WCCCD
01.2023 - Current
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Ascension Medical Group
03.2022 - 06.2024
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Gental Touch Phlebotomy
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