Latasha buckner
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
Madison Heights,VA
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Language
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Dedicated phlebotomist with a proven track record in venipuncture and specimen handling. Committed to HIPAA compliance and patient comfort, ensuring high-quality care and effective communication within healthcare teams.
Work History
Phlebotomist
4 Years 6 Months- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Processed specimens for laboratory testing following established protocols to maintain accuracy and integrity.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to provide excellent patient care and improve service delivery efficiency.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage to enhance team performance.
- Maintained detailed logs of procedures performed and ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, ensuring availability while minimizing waste through efficient management practices.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Certified Nursing Assistant
6 Years 1 Month- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to meet patient needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and documentation of vital signs.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control procedures, enhancing patient safety and compliance standards.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Venipuncture
Specimen collection order
Specimen handling
Sample and specimen collection
Butterfly needle technique
Patient confidentiality
Specimen processing
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Languages
English
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Centra Health - Lynchburg, VA
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Generation Solutions
12.2015 - 01.2022Read More
Heritage High
High School Diploma
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