Lakeisha Lawson
Nottingham,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients. Dedicated and empathetic Medical Assistant offering experience in direct patient care and medical office management experience. Committed to obtaining highest level of patient satisfaction. Dedicated to complying with regulatory and practice standards. Cultivates trust and rapport with patients through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Baltimore, MD
02.2023 - Current
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Conducted various blood tests and updated results into paper and electronic charts.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Prepared specimens for transport to external laboratories.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Maintained accurate records of collected specimens and test results.
- Handled difficult draws, including pediatric, geriatric, and oncology patients.
Medical Technician
Brightviewseniorliving
Nottingham, MD
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Supported healthcare teams in consistently delivering timely and quality care according to company standards.
- Monitored patients for medical changes and reviewed and revised care plans accordingly.
- Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.
- Reported safety hazards to supervisors, removing risk and promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plans and goals.
- Offered emotional support to family members of hospitalized patients.
- Supported nursing staff members with various tasks as needed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - CERTIFIED MEDICAL TECHINICIAN
NANNY NURSE INC
Randallstown, MD04-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
TESST College of Technology
Baltimore, MD06-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
TESST College of Technology
Baltimore, MD06-2013
High School Diploma -
Woodland Job Corps
Laurel, MD05-1998
Skills
- Blood collection
- Paperwork Processing
- Infection Control
- Specimen Preparation
- Data Entry
- HIPAA
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Medical Records Review
- HIPAA Compliance
- Specimen handling
- Patient support
- Communication abilities
- Patient Care
- Toileting assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Basic Life Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Transporting patients
- Electronic Charting
- Collecting specimens
- Patient Lifting
- Caregiver Relations
- Bedsore Prevention
- First Aid Certification
- Adult AED and CPR
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Strong attention to detail
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient Stabilization
- Specimen Processing
- Body fluids analysis
- Sample Collection
- First aid and CPR certified
- Infant CPR certified
Certification
- NPCE LICENSE # 23-6059 EXPIRES 06/2025
- CMT LICENSE # 0144183 EXPIRES 08/28/2024
- CPR CERTIFIED EXPIRES 02/2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
02.2023 - Current
Medical Technician
Brightviewseniorliving
Some College (No Degree) - CERTIFIED MEDICAL TECHINICIAN
NANNY NURSE INC
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
TESST College of Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
TESST College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Woodland Job Corps