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Kyla Walker

4190 County Road,OH

Summary

Skilled Phlebotomist with a proven track record at Quest Diagnostics, adept in venipuncture and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Demonstrated excellence in enhancing patient experience through compassionate care, and achieving high accuracy in specimen handling. Continuously advanced skills through professional development, contributing to improved patient outcomes and repeat business.

Professional mobile healthcare provider with strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Skilled in venipuncture, specimen collection, and maintaining accurate patient records. Strong team player known for adaptability and achieving results in dynamic environments. Adept at building trust with patients and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

Medical professional with extensive experience in phlebotomy, specializing in mobile services. Known for precision and accuracy in specimen collection and handling, with focus on patient care and safety. Strong collaborator who adapts to dynamic healthcare environments, ensuring reliable and consistent results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
10.2024 - Current
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Fostered positive relationships with clients, generating repeat business through excellent customer service.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in performing venipunctures for diverse patient populations, including infants, elderly patients, and those with challenging veins.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
  • Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
  • Continuously updated phlebotomy knowledge through professional development courses, ensuring best practices were upheld.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.

Phlebotomist

OhioHealth Marion General Hospital
04.2013 - Current
  • Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
  • Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
  • Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • 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.
  • Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northmor Local High School
Galion, OH
06-1999

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Patient care
  • Specimen handling
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Butterfly needle technique
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Venipuncture expertise
  • Blood collection techniques

Timeline

Phlebotomist

Quest Diagnostics
10.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist

OhioHealth Marion General Hospital
04.2013 - Current

High School Diploma -

Northmor Local High School

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