Cyprus Simmons
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Seasoned Phlebotomist and Dialysis Technician, adept in venipuncture and ensuring patient confidentiality, significantly enhanced patient cooperation at University Hospitals of Cleveland. Excelled in donor screening and EMR recordkeeping, mastering equipment sterilization and patient communication, showcasing a unique blend of technical proficiency and compassionate care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to the lab.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information, like the time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Obtained various blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture, using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
Dayton, OH
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Managed inventory of dialysis supplies and reordered as necessary.
- Documented all patient information accurately in their medical records.
- Initiated and terminated the reverse osmosis water system, and performed water quality monitoring tests before dialysis initiation.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Follow infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machines to access sites, like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Education
Diploma - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy USA
Independence, OH11-2021
Skills
- Donor screening
- Venipuncture
- EMR recordkeeping
- Patient confidentiality
- Blood collection
- Medical records handling
Certification
- NHCO Certified Phlebotomy Technican
Timeline
Phlebotomist
University Hospitals of Cleveland
02.2024 - 11.2024
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
06.2022 - 02.2024
Diploma - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy USA
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