Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

Latisha Rogers

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Compassionate Phlebotomist with proven expertise in venipuncture and specimen handling at Willis Knighton Medical Center. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and adherence to infection control protocols. Recognized for reducing contamination risks and improving appointment scheduling, ensuring timely analysis for critical care decisions. Committed to continuous education and quality patient care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Phlebotomist

Willis Knighton Medical Center
11.2015 - 08.2022
  • Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
  • Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
  • Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
  • Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
  • Organized daily work based on collection priority.
  • Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Participated in cross-training initiatives, bolstering the overall skill set of the team and promoting a collaborative work environment.
  • Provided support to laboratory staff, facilitating prompt analysis of collected samples for expedited results delivery.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
  • Provided clear post-draw instructions to patients, enhancing their understanding and compliance with care instructions.
  • Ensured proper identification and documentation of samples, significantly reducing instances of mislabeling.
  • Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on latest phlebotomy techniques and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to prioritize urgent blood draws, ensuring timely analysis for critical care decisions.
  • Reduced patient wait times by implementing effective appointment scheduling system.

Education

Phlebotomy - Phlebotomy

Career Technical College , Shreveport, LA
05.2015

High School Diploma - High School Diploma

C.E. Byrd High School , Shreveport, LA
05.2013

Skills

  • Venipuncture
  • Order of draw
  • Patient care
  • Specimen handling
  • Butterfly needle technique
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Venipuncture expertise
  • Blood collection techniques
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • HIPAA
  • Patient support
  • Blood culture collection
  • Capillary puncture
  • Specimen preparation
  • Infection control
  • Pediatric phlebotomy
  • Syringe method
  • Quality control guidelines
  • Geriatric phlebotomy
  • Skin puncture
  • Emergency response training
  • Sanitation and sterilization
  • Venipuncture and capillary puncture
  • Specimen collection and storage

Accomplishments

Certification in Phlebotomy -May 2015

Certification

Certified Phlebotomy certification

Timeline

Phlebotomist - Willis Knighton Medical Center
11.2015 - 08.2022
Career Technical College - Phlebotomy , Phlebotomy
C.E. Byrd High School - High School Diploma, High School Diploma

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