Laquetta Craig
Racine,WI
Summary
Dedicated worker passionate about helping others live fulfilling lives by providing personal assistance and care in managing various health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about managing medications, appointments and social events. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building abilities. Expertise in venipuncture and capillary puncture, specimen storage and quality assurance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Specialist
Aurora Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
- Implemented inventory management system that reduced waste while maintaining adequate supplies at all times.
- Acted as a liaison between laboratory staff and other healthcare providers, ensuring timely communication of critical test results.
- Updated patient records accurately, contributing to better overall continuity of care for each individual.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to infection control protocols and best practices.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing laboratory efficiency and safety measures.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay updated on the latest phlebotomy techniques and best practices.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper phlebotomy techniques, resulting in a more skilled workforce.
Phlebotomist Technician
LabCorp
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and expert venipuncture techniques.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Continuously updated phlebotomy knowledge through professional development courses, ensuring best practices were upheld.
- Upheld HIPAA compliance through careful management of confidential patient records and lab results.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Minimized patient discomfort during blood draws by utilizing proper tourniquet application, needle selection, and insertion techniques.
Material Handler
Insinkerator
05.2015 - 07.2021
- Organized warehouse inventory according to warehouse plan.
- Protected company inventory with well-organized and secure storage areas.
- Implemented plans for storage and arrangement of stock to determine warehouse configuration, setup, movement, rearrangement and traffic flow.
- Recorded accurate unit quantities and entered data into inventory database to facilitate records maintenance.
Personal Care Worker
Outreach Home Health Services
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
- Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
Personal Care Worker
Lakeview Hospital and Rehabilitation
03.2012 - 12.2015
- Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
Personal Care Worker
Regal Home Health Services
08.2010 - 04.2015
- Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
- Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WIAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Bryant And Stratton College
Racine, WISkills
- Computer Skills
- Supervision Skills
- People Skills
- Communication Skills
- Staff Phlebotomy Training
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Glucose Screening
Timeline
Phlebotomy Specialist
Aurora Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Phlebotomist Technician
LabCorp
02.2022 - 01.2025
Personal Care Worker
Outreach Home Health Services
04.2018 - 04.2021
Material Handler
Insinkerator
05.2015 - 07.2021
Personal Care Worker
Lakeview Hospital and Rehabilitation
03.2012 - 12.2015
Personal Care Worker
Regal Home Health Services
08.2010 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Gateway Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Bryant And Stratton College
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