LaDashia Carter
Hallsville,TX
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Lufkin, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
- 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.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Input medical and insurance information into database for inclusion in patient records.
Hospice Aide
Heart 2Heart
Tyler, TX
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
- Assisted in the delivery of patient care services as delegated by the RN Case Manager or other healthcare professionals.
- Conducted visits in accordance with agency policy adhering to all regulatory standards.
- Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Phlebotomist
Gamma HealthCare
Tyler, TX
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
Phlebotomist
Trident Care
Tyler, TX
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Lead Phlebotomist
Schryver Medical
Tyler, TX
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Trained new staff on proper collection techniques and safety protocols.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
Phlebotomist
Prolab
Tyler, TX
02.2013 - 06.2016
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
- 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.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
CNA
The Willows Assisted Living and Memory Care
Kilgore, TX
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Bryan University At Springfield
Springfield, MO09-2023
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Miller-Motte Technical College - Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA01-2021
Certificate - Phlebotomist
Central Texas University
Tyler, TX04-2013
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX10-2010
High School
Longview High School
Longview, TX05-1999
Skills
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Specimen Handling
- Venipuncture
- Scheduling Appointments
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Care
- Paperwork Processing
- Specimen Preparation
- Data Entry
- Blood Collection
- Communication Abilities
- Patient Support
- HIPAA
- Medical Records Management
- Staff Management
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
04.2023 - Current
Hospice Aide
Heart 2Heart
01.2020 - 12.2022
Phlebotomist
Gamma HealthCare
04.2019 - 10.2020
Phlebotomist
Trident Care
11.2017 - 03.2018
Lead Phlebotomist
Schryver Medical
06.2016 - 11.2017
Phlebotomist
Prolab
02.2013 - 06.2016
CNA
The Willows Assisted Living and Memory Care
01.2011 - 02.2013
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Bryan University At Springfield
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
Miller-Motte Technical College - Lynchburg
Certificate - Phlebotomist
Central Texas University
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Kilgore College
High School
Longview High School