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LaQuire Reaves

Ashland,MS

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Care-focused Phlebotomist bringing one-year background in laboratory settings. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need. Dependable ER Phlebotomist 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

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

ER Phlebotomist- Traveler

Saint Francis Hospital
02.2024 - Current
  • Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
  • Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
  • Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Phlebotomist

Tippah County Hospital
02.2018 - Current
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.

Phlebotomist/Front and Back Office Medical Assistant

Heartland Family Medical
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
  • Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Provided guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
  • Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.

Lab Tech /Phlebotomist

Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
02.2021 - 08.2023
  • Exhibit knowledge regarding venipuncture such as proper tubing and supplies
  • Understand the anatomy of veins and appropriate venipuncture sites
  • Explain the process and labs being drawn to patient and family
  • Successfully performed 100 venipunctures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kare in Home Hospice
03.2018 - 06.2022
  • Provide terminal-ill patients emotional, spiritual, and physical support
  • Assist with bathing and grooming patients
  • Promote collaboration and teamwork with patient family.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

Nursing Assistant II

Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assist and/or provide patients with personal care and activities of daily living
  • Maintain a safe, clean, orderly environment in patient care areas
  • Document and report care given to patients
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with patients and nursing staff.

Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
05.2017 - 03.2018
  • Access patient's fistulas for treatment
  • Connect and disconnect patient to dialysis machine
  • Assess patient and collaborate with nursing regarding any issues that arise.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kindred Hospice
01.2012 - 05.2017
  • Demonstrate and educate patient's family regarding prevention of pressure injuries
  • Obtain vitals and apply critical thinking skills
  • Bathe, clothe, and groom patient with each visit.

Education

Phlebotomy Lab Technician -

Southwest Community College
Memphis, Tennessee

Health Care Assistant -

Northwest Community College
Oxford, Mississippi

Register Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

American Institute of Allied Health
Lewisville, TX
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Ashland High School
Ashland, MS
05.2002

Skills

    • Transporting patients
    • Patient-focused care
    • Electronic Charting
    • Mobility Assistance
    • Direct Patient Care
    • Medical terminology knowledge
    • Condition Monitoring
    • Observing responses
    • Patient Lifting
    • Indirect Patient Care
    • Documenting behaviors
    • Care plan implementation
    • Patient Care
    • Compassionate caregiver
    • Bedside manner
    • Valid MS driver's license
    • Trustworthy companion
    • Responding to emergencies
    • Reliable team player
    • Specimen Collection
    • Geriatric Care
    • Outpatient Care
      • Maintaining privacy
      • Companionship and emotional support
      • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
      • Medical office administration
      • Light Housekeeping
      • Dressing assistance
      • Inpatient Care
      • Activity Planning
      • Collecting vital signs
      • HIPAA Compliance
      • Vital signs monitoring
      • Healthcare ethics
      • Basic Life Support
      • Patient Assessments
      • Safety Precautions
      • Compassionate
      • EMR / EHR
      • Recording vital signs
      • End of life care
      • Chronic Disease Management
      • Pediatric Care
      • Supporting personal needs

Timeline

ER Phlebotomist- Traveler

Saint Francis Hospital
02.2024 - Current

Phlebotomist/Front and Back Office Medical Assistant

Heartland Family Medical
06.2022 - 08.2023

Lab Tech /Phlebotomist

Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
02.2021 - 08.2023

Nursing Assistant II

Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare
01.2020 - 02.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kare in Home Hospice
03.2018 - 06.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant/Phlebotomist

Tippah County Hospital
02.2018 - Current

Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Medical Care
05.2017 - 03.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kindred Hospice
01.2012 - 05.2017

Phlebotomy Lab Technician -

Southwest Community College

Health Care Assistant -

Northwest Community College

Register Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

American Institute of Allied Health

High School Diploma -

Ashland High School
LaQuire Reaves