LATRICA PRICE
Houston,TX
Summary
Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Veteran Phlebotomist with proven track record of excellence working in clinic and mobile settings. Expert in all aspects of venipuncture with success in working with difficult or needle-adverse individuals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PHEBOTOMIST PSR
Quest Diagnostics
HOUSTON,TX
04.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Participated in cross-training initiatives, bolstering the overall skill set of the team and promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on latest phlebotomy techniques and safety standards.
Phlebotomy Service Representative
Memorial Hermann
Houston, TX
08.2012 - 04.2020
- Facilitated seamless communication between patients, medical staff, and laboratories to ensure accurate test results.
- Ensured patient safety, adhering to strict infection control protocols during all blood draws.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing patient inquiries regarding testing procedures professionally and empathetically.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize phlebotomy service processes and improve patient experience.
- Demonstrated excellent attention to detail when labeling specimens, reducing the risk of errors in test results.
- Demonstrated a commitment to professional growth by attending industry workshops and seminars to stay up-to-date on the latest phlebotomy techniques and best practices.
- Reduced patient wait times with effective appointment scheduling and time management skills.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques skillfully, minimizing patient discomfort.
- Built strong relationships with patients, creating a comfortable atmosphere that eased anxieties surrounding blood draws.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - MEDICAL
POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
HOUSTON,TX06-1998
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA compliance
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Data entry
- Paperwork processing
- Communication
- Customer service
Timeline
PHEBOTOMIST PSR
Quest Diagnostics
04.2020 - Current
Phlebotomy Service Representative
Memorial Hermann
08.2012 - 04.2020
Certificate of Technical Studies - MEDICAL
POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE