Lakiesha Hamlett
Dallas,TX
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.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Phlebotomist
Sonichealthcare
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily phlebotomy operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in venipuncture techniques and customer service practices.
- Streamlined specimen collection processes to enhance workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Implemented training programs that improved team performance and accuracy in sample handling.
- Collaborated with laboratory teams to ensure timely processing of specimens for diagnostic testing.
Patient Care Technician (Stem Cell Transplant Unit)
Medical City Dallas
05.2018 - 02.2024
- Collected and documented patient vital signs and accurate ins and outs in Med tech to ensure comprehensive patient records
- Communicated with team members regarding changes in patient status or vital signs to facilitate timely care interventions
- Assisted patients with daily showers, changed linens, and disinfected high-touch areas to maintain patient hygiene and safety
- Communicated with team members regarding changes in patient status or vital signs to facilitate timely care interventions
- Bladder scanned patients per nursing team instructions
- Administered IV removal following established protocols
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
PCT/Unit Secretary/Phlebotomist
Methodist Hospital Dallas
02.2013 - 05.2018
- Performed blood draws to support effective patient diagnosis and treatment
- Documented vital signs and patient information accurately to ensure quality care
- Responded to patient call lights to provide immediate assistance
- Assist patients and nurses with daily needs
Patient Care Technician
UT Southwest Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2010
- Recorded patients' vital signs during assessments to monitor health status
- Assisted patients with daily activities to promote independence and comfort
- Documented patient information in Epic to ensure accurate medical records
Patient Care Technician
Baylor University Hospital
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Tracked vital signs to support timely interventions in patient care
- Documented vitals to ensure accurate health records
- Communicated changes in patient status to nursing and staff for coordinated care
Patient Transporter
Crothall HealthCare
01.2004 - 02.2006
- Safely transported patients to procedures, ensuring comfort and timeliness
- Transported patients safely to and from various hospital departments
- Assisted medical staff with patient mobility and transfer needs
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of transport equipment and supplies
- Accurately documented patient information to maintain comprehensive medical records
Education
BLS -
GED - undefined
Skills
- Blood draws
- Blood collection
- Vital sign monitoring
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient documentation
- Patient care support
- Healthcare communication
- Quality assurance
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Order of draw
- Venipuncture
- Lab safety protocols
- Blood collection techniques
Timeline
Lead Phlebotomist
Sonichealthcare
07.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician (Stem Cell Transplant Unit)
Medical City Dallas
05.2018 - 02.2024
PCT/Unit Secretary/Phlebotomist
Methodist Hospital Dallas
02.2013 - 05.2018
Patient Care Technician
UT Southwest Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2010
Patient Care Technician
Baylor University Hospital
02.2006 - 02.2008
Patient Transporter
Crothall HealthCare
01.2004 - 02.2006