Laprehia Hopkins
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 5 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Christiana Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Patient Care Technician
LabCorp
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Sr. Plasma Center Tech
Bio Plasma
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Improved patient satisfaction by consistently providing efficient and accurate blood draws.
- Streamlined the phlebotomy process for better time management and increased daily test completion rates.
- Reduced patient wait times through strategic scheduling and workflow adjustments.
- Developed training materials to ensure consistent skill development among team members.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols, minimizing workplace accidents and needlestick injuries.
Covid Screener
Intellisource
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Education
No Degree - Health Sciences
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE2026
Skills
- Patient Flow Management
- Biohazard Disposal
- HIPAA
- Data Entry
- Venipuncture
- Sample and specimen collection
- Patient preparation
- Specimen handling
- Specimen labeling procedures
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Christiana Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
LabCorp
09.2021 - 10.2022
Sr. Plasma Center Tech
Bio Plasma
01.2021 - 09.2021
Covid Screener
Intellisource
04.2019 - 02.2020
No Degree - Health Sciences
Wilmington University