Hi, I’m
LaNashia Hollingsworth
Phlebotomist
Louisville,KY
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 20+ years of experience in healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care. Proficient in collecting blood specimens and processing for further analysis. Dependable, effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
OakStreet Health
Laboratory Phlebotomist
07.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to varying patient needs, including accommodating special requests or working with individuals who have severe needle anxiety or unique medical conditions.
- Provided excellent customer service with effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and hospital staff.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by accurately labeling and organizing specimens for timely processing.
- Improved patient comfort by utilizing a gentle, empathetic approach during blood draw procedures.
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
Phlebotomist
05.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Quest Diagnostics
Phlebotomist
11.2016 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Certified Nursing Assistant
06.2003 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove, IL
Certification from Phlebotomy
08.2010
Professional Career Development InstituteFort Benning, GA
Associate of Applied Arts
01.1995
Barton County Community CollegeGreat Bend, KS
Certified Nursing Assistant
10.1989
Junction City Sr High SchoolJunction City, KS
High School Diploma
05.1988
Skills
- Tracking Specimens
- Specimen Labeling Procedures
- Processing Specimens
- Blood Cultures
- Heel Sticks
- Specimen Collection and Storage
- Venipuncture and Capillary Puncture
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified, Paramedical Insurance Examiner
Timeline
Laboratory Phlebotomist
OakStreet Health
07.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
05.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
11.2016 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
06.2003 - 03.2014
Waubonsee Community College
Certification from Phlebotomy
Professional Career Development Institute
Associate of Applied Arts
Barton County Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant
Junction City Sr High School
High School Diploma
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