LaRhonda Henry
Burke,VA
Summary
Productive Phlebotomist offering 7 years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Patient Care Technician
Bayhealth Kent General Hospital
Dover, DE
02.2015 - 09.2022
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Collected specimen samples and transported to laboratory for processing.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Implemented corrective action plans when needed to improve staff performance or processes.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Ensured that all supplies necessary for successful completion of duties were available at all times.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA guidelines regarding confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Directed and coordinated the work of phlebotomists to ensure efficient department operations.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Supervising staff while they are performing venipunctures, skin punctures, and other specimen collection methods.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Serving as a liaison between management and staff when necessary.
Education
Allied Health/Patient Care Tech And Phlebotomy
Delaware Technical Community College
Dover, DE09-2014
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Infection Control
- Specimen Preparation
- Data Entry
- Blood Collection
- Communication Abilities
- Specimen Handling
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Patient Care
- Quality Control
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Lab Settings
- Inventory Oversight
Timeline
Lead Patient Care Technician
Bayhealth Kent General Hospital
02.2015 - 09.2022
Allied Health/Patient Care Tech And Phlebotomy
Delaware Technical Community College