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Latunya Ellis

Baytown,TX

Summary

Professional Summary Compassionate reliable healthcare professional with over 22 years of hands-on patient care experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, 10 years as a Phlebotomist, and 2 years as a Pharmacy Technician Assistant. Skilled in venipuncture, capillary blood collection, specimen processing, and specializing in advanced genetic and molecular testing such as Panorama NIPT and Signatera EKGs, vital signs, patient monitoring, activities of daily living (ADLs), infection prevention, and electronic medical records (EMR). Known for providing accurate, efficient, and patient-centered care in fast-paced healthcare settings while maintaining professionalism, attention to detail, and strong communication with patients, nurses, physicians, and other members of the care team.

Overview

1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Specimen Collector /Phlebotomist

NTG Staffing
Houston, TX
04.2026 - 07.2026
  • Collected urine, saliva, and other specimens following strict chain-of-custody procedures.
  • Verified patient identity and specimen labels to maintain accurate collection records.
  • Explained collection steps to clients while ensuring comfort and professionalism.
  • Prepared collection materials and maintained clean, organized work areas for daily testing.

Phlebotomist

All Medical Personnel
Houston, TX
07.2025 - 02.2026
  • Collected venipuncture and capillary specimens following patient identification and safety protocols.
  • Labeled blood samples accurately to maintain specimen integrity and laboratory traceability.
  • Prepared collection equipment and maintained clean, organized workspace.
  • Prepared collection equipment and maintained clean, organized phlebotomy workspace.
  • Verifying insurance and completing billing issues.

Phlebotomist

Houston Methodist Baytown
Baytown, TX
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Follows established procedure for collecting and processing biological specimens.
  • Handles STAT sample expediently. Performs special collections/procedures as directed and according to

competency and policies/procedures. (EF)

  • Performs a variety of Laboratory Information System functions. Files requisitions, reports and other

pathology materials appropriately.

  • Organizes workload and sets priorities. appropriately Utilizes all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks.
  • Performs a variety of Laboratory Information System

functions. Files requisitions, reports and other

pathology materials appropriately. Organizes workload and sets priorities. Utilizes all available work time by

assisting others and performing additional tasks.

  • Performs interactive patient ID. Identifies patients and labels specimens correctly 100% of the time

using two patient identifiers. Accurately processes, organizes, orders, labels and transports

specimens for laboratory testing.

  • Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.

Education

Nursing -

Lee College
Baytown, TX

Clinical Laboratory Science

National American University
Katy, TX
12.2016

Skills

  • Venipuncture techniques
  • Specimen Preparation
  • Lab Testing
  • Laboratory information systems
  • Medical Terminology
  • Quality assurance
  • EMR
  • Epic software
  • EKG monitoring
  • Medication management
  • Scheduling

Certification

  • Certified nursing assistant
  • CPI
  • Phlebotomist
  • Pharmacy Tech
  • Medication Aid
  • EKG

Timeline

Specimen Collector /Phlebotomist

NTG Staffing
04.2026 - 07.2026

Phlebotomist

All Medical Personnel
07.2025 - 02.2026

Phlebotomist

Houston Methodist Baytown
03.2023 - 02.2024

Nursing -

Lee College

Clinical Laboratory Science

National American University