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Kwanae Anderson

Summary

Skilled Phlebotomist and Patient Care Technician with proven expertise in venipuncture and patient care, honed at Concentra Urgent Care Center and Fresenius Dialysis Center. Excelled in maintaining patient confidentiality and ensuring health and safety protocols. Demonstrated ability to improve patient experience and streamline blood collection processes, contributing to enhanced clinical efficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Concentra Urgent Care Center
05.2021 - Current
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Dialysis Center
08.2017 - 03.2021
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
  • Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
  • Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
  • Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.

Patient Care Technician

DaVita
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Chicago Community Learning Center
Chicago, IL
01-2020

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Blood collection
  • Medical records handling
  • Health and safety
  • Patient care
  • Quality assurance

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Concentra Urgent Care Center
05.2021 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Dialysis Center
08.2017 - 03.2021

Patient Care Technician

DaVita
01.2015 - 06.2017

High School Diploma -

Chicago Community Learning Center
Kwanae Anderson