Larissa Bowen
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Productive Phlebotomist offering 3 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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Phlebotimist
Triage Staffing Inc.
Omaha, NE
10.2021 - Current
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Traveled to different states to work in hospital labs where help was needed.
Phlebotomist
Sandoval Reginal Hospital/Tricore Refrence Labs
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Following infection control guidelines
- Appropriately completing laboratory forms or lab orders on the computer
- Identified patients accurately by using reliable sources to ensure correct blood draws
- Received pre-collected specimens and prepared diverse types of collections for on- and off-site testing
- Processing specimens in the lab.
Phlebotomist
Westside Clinic/ COVID Clinic/ Tricore Refrence Labs
Albuquerque, New Mexico
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Able to determine the appropriate method of venipuncture based on patient weight and overall health
- Qualified to draw blood using sterile techniques and advanced equipment when necessary
- Prepare specimens for transportation to lab by accurately labeling vials and other specimens
- Working with COVID patients.
Phlebotomist
Southeast Heights Clinic/ Tricore Refrence Labs
Albuquerque, New Mexico
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Completed accurate labels, paperwork, and system records updates with patients' sample information and personal details
- Applied excellent communication skills for patients to be comfortable and reassured them by answering any questions
- Gathered blood samples from patients for tests and transfusions
- Processing specimens in the lab.
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM12-2019
High School Diploma -
Volcano Vista High School
Albuquerque, NM05-2016
Skills
- Paperwork processing
- Specimen collection and storage
- Computer skills
- Patient care
- Working well with others
- Excellent communication skills
- Calculating the quantity of blood needed
- Properly labeling specimens
- Safely disposing of blood and bodily fluids
- Infection Control
- Specimen Handling
References
- Camrynn Jones- Traveling Phlebotomist, Sandoval Regional Medical Center, 3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144, 801-499-9724, camrynnjones@gmail.com
- Tanya Armstead- Business Office Manager, The Rio at Las Estancias, 3620 Las Estancias Dr SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121, 505-604-6366, bom@riolasestancias.com
- Lynn Howard- Traveling Phlebotomist, University of New Mexico, 2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, 281-619-0236, lynnhoward@yahoo.com
Timeline
Travel Phlebotimist
Triage Staffing Inc.
10.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
Sandoval Reginal Hospital/Tricore Refrence Labs
03.2021 - 10.2021
Phlebotomist
Westside Clinic/ COVID Clinic/ Tricore Refrence Labs
03.2020 - 03.2021
Phlebotomist
Southeast Heights Clinic/ Tricore Refrence Labs
12.2019 - 03.2020
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Central New Mexico Community College
High School Diploma -
Volcano Vista High School