Laporsha Peterson
Washington,USA
Summary
Committed and flexible healthcare worker with diverse medical expertise, consistently striving to deliver high-quality and satisfactory care. Highly professional and well-organized, takes pride in maintaining an exceptionally tidy work environment. Able to multitask effectively and collaborate seamlessly within a team, dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for patients. Possesses strong knowledge of surgical instruments, ensuring optimal support in surgical procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Phlebotomist
LabCorp
Washington, DC
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Provide professional and efficient blood draws by venipuncture for young adults, adult’s, and geriatric patients
- Collect specimens for pre/post op transplant patients, and routine cardiology exams
- Collect urine samples
- Perform data entry of patient Information
- Centrifuge and prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis
- Maintain patient and specimen Information logs
- Store specimen samples according to required temperature (freeze and/ or refrigerate)
- Package specimens for transport
Certified Phlebotomist
Capital Women’s Care
Arlington, VA
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Certified phlebotomist experienced in blood draws using straight needles or butterfly needles
- Greeted patients appropriately in a pleasant and professional manner, labeled specimens, centrifuged specimens, properly explained in a clear; but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture or other specimen collection as required
- Matched laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
- Packaged specimens for transport
- Placed samples in appropriate collection container/tube
- All while complying with OSHA and DEP regulations
- Answered telephone calls, read laboratory results
PSC/MA
Medstar Medical Group
Washington, DC
10.2012 - 05.2015
- PSC/MA who served as initial contact person
- Interacted with patients in a polite and professional manner
- Scheduled appointments using IDX/GE Centricity
- Confirmed and updated demographic and insurance information
- Provided forms to patients needing completion, obtained signatures as necessary
- Scanned medical records, referrals, and orders into patients’ chart
- Handled high volume of telephone calls
- Collected copay/balances
- Maintained clean reception and waiting area
- Collected blood specimens from patients by Venipuncture
- Collected urine samples
- Obtained and documented patients’ vitals in EMR database
- Administered Hep B, Flu, and TB injections
- Reported and documented test results
- Assisted providers as needed
- Cleaned and sanitized exam rooms after each patient
Education
Certified phlebotomist -
National Phlebotomy Association
Landover, MD01.2012
Certificate - Medical Assistant
EVEREST INSTITUTE
Silver Spring, MD01.2009
Diploma - General Studies
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
Washington, DC06.2008
Skills
- Sample and specimen collection
- Safety Protocols Adherence
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Infection control measures
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Patient confidentiality
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Order of draw knowledge
- Needle disposal practices
- Patient preparation
- Specimen Preparation
Certification
- RMA, Washington, DC, 2014
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Phlebotomist
LabCorp
04.2022 - 09.2023
Certified Phlebotomist
Capital Women’s Care
11.2016 - 06.2018
PSC/MA
Medstar Medical Group
10.2012 - 05.2015
Certified phlebotomist -
National Phlebotomy Association
Certificate - Medical Assistant
EVEREST INSTITUTE
Diploma - General Studies
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL