LaCarol Dawkins
Mobile,AL
Summary
Certified Phlebotomy Technician seeking an position with a prominent company to gain continuous knowledge and be an asset to a great compan. Ready to help team achieve company goals. As well to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving.
Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Leverages expertise to manage job functions. Excellent communicator with focus on results.
Focus on timely, quality completion of lab procedures. Works well under pressure within high-volume testing environments. Always ready to help personnel with testing process.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Springhill Memorial Hospital
Mobile, AL
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures to enhance testing accuracy and reliability.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on laboratory protocols and best practices.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, optimizing procurement processes for efficiency.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to prioritize urgent blood draws, ensuring timely analysis for critical care decisions.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Ensured proper identification and documentation of samples, significantly reducing instances of mislabeling.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Contributed to maintenance of patient records, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information was available for healthcare providers.
Phlebotomist
Springhill Memorial Hospital
Mobile, AL
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Ensured adherence to safety standards and infection control measures during procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and address concerns promptly.
- Provided exceptional patient care, ensuring comfort and addressing inquiries during procedures.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Maintained accurate patient records and sample labeling to ensure compliance with protocols.
Phlebotomist
PathGroup
Mobile, AL
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Collected blood samples with precision using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
- Maintained accurate patient records and sample labeling to ensure compliance with protocols.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists on best practices and safety procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in sample collection workflows.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
New Star Daycare
Teachers
Mobile, AL
05.2014 - 08.2021
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
A&O Healthcare Institute, Inc.
Mobile, Al05.2022
High School Diploma -
Davidson High School
Mobile, AL05.2014
Skills
- Biohazard Policy Compliance
- Butterfly Venipuncture
- Vacuum Tube and Syringe Use
- Specimen Collection
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Tray Organization
- Hazardous Material Disposal
- Finger Stick Method
- CPR Certified
- Inventory Stocking
- Credits and Refunds
- Child Safety
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Retail Operation
- POS Systems
- Critical Thinking
- Lab result interpretation
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Safety compliance
- Research and documentation
- Specimen processing
- Chemical handling
- Hazardous materials handling
- Hazardous waste management
- Specimen collection
- Specimen preparation
- Sample collection techniques
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Laboratory safety
- Phlebotomy
- Test reporting
- Safety protocols
- Specimen handling
- Sample logging
- Document processing
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Springhill Memorial Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Phlebotomist
Springhill Memorial Hospital
08.2024 - 07.2025
Phlebotomist
PathGroup
07.2022 - 08.2024
New Star Daycare
Teachers
05.2014 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Davidson High School
Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
A&O Healthcare Institute, Inc.