LATRENIA SMITH
Swedesboro,NJ
Summary
Newly Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
Academy Medical Services
Tannersville, NJ
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels Home Care
Robbinsville, NJ
02.2016 - 10.2022
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Rowan College At Burlington County
Pemberton, NJ06.2027
Certified Phlebotomists - Phlebotomy
Premier Health Academy
Turnersville, NJ06.2023
High School Diploma -
Daylight/Twilight High School
Trenton, NJ06.2014
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Blood collection
- Specimen Preparation
- Donor screening
- Data Entry
- Infection Control
- Paperwork Processing
- HIPAA
- Hemoglobin Testing
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Communication abilities
- Client documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Patient transportation
- Care plan assessment
- Care Plan Management
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Progress Documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Knowledge of state regulations
- First aid and safety
- Documentation
- [State] Driver's License
- Case management experience
- Schedule Management
- Mobility support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Feeding Assistance
- Preparing meals
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Academy Medical Services
05.2023 - 06.2023
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels Home Care
02.2016 - 10.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Rowan College At Burlington County
Certified Phlebotomists - Phlebotomy
Premier Health Academy
High School Diploma -
Daylight/Twilight High School
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