La'Rhonda Harmon
Houston,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Surgical Technologist with extensive Labor & Delivery experience, supporting over 300 veterans daily. Expertise in maintaining sterile environments, surgical assistance, and specimen handling ensures high-quality patient care. Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills contribute to operational efficiency and safety in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist II
Department of Veteran Affairs
04.2023 - Current
- Provided detailed, personalized service to over 300 veterans daily, enhancing their experience.
- Reviewed orders in CPRS to confirm that all required orders were drawn.
- Investigated and resolved missing or incomplete patient laboratory orders to ensure timely sample collection.
- Contacted the nurse or provider involved to ensure missing or incomplete orders are placed or corrected prior to the patient presenting for sample collection.
- Acted as a resource person and troubleshooter for clinic personnel on VISTA order entry and results options.
- Provided order numbers to technical staff for orders that need to be cancelled for various reasons. E.g.: duplicate order, patient no longer on medication, etc.
- Maintained medical records, reports, and scheduled appointments while sending out statements.
- Proactively engaged with Veterans to understand their current and future needs.
Surgical Technologist – Labor & Delivery
HCA Hospital
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Assisted physicians during vaginal deliveries and surgical procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Positioned patients and maintained sterile field throughout procedures to support surgical team effectiveness.
- Prepared and maintained sterile operating room environment for safe labor and delivery procedures.
- Anticipate surgical team needs and ensure proper instrument availability.
- Supported suturing, retraction, and hemostasis.
Patient Care Tech II (Phlebotomist II)
Texas Children's Hospital
03.2017 - 04.2023
- Performs venipunctures, fingerstick, and heel stick on infants through adults.
- Conducted blood cultures and newborn screens following Central Receiving and Processing manual guidelines.
- Greeted parents and patients promptly and courteously; valued customers and gave customer full attention.
- Participated in proficiency testing programs to validate and enhance competency as required.
- Greeted parents and patients promptly and courteously; valued customers and gave customer full attention.
- Executed additional tasks to support departmental operations and patient care.
Education
License Practical Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Houston, TX06-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lone Star College
05-2020
Bachelor of Arts. - Sociology & Criminal Justice Administration
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC12-2012
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen Collection
- Specimen Processing
- Instrument Handling
- Supply management
- OR preparation
- OB/GYN procedures
- Diagrammatic Communication
- Problem solving
- Patient preparation
- Surgical instruments
- Sterile techniques
Certification
- Surgical Technician, Certified
- Phlebotomy Technician, Certified
Timeline
Surgical Technologist – Labor & Delivery
HCA Hospital
04.2025 - 04.2026
Phlebotomist II
Department of Veteran Affairs
04.2023 - Current
Patient Care Tech II (Phlebotomist II)
Texas Children's Hospital
03.2017 - 04.2023
License Practical Nursing -
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Lone Star College
Bachelor of Arts. - Sociology & Criminal Justice Administration
Claflin University