Le'Cetra Reed
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Experienced Certified Phlebotomist bringing 13.5 years' experience to growing laboratory. Expert in all forms of venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic turnaround. Team-oriented and adept in training clinical staff on proper venipuncture techniques.
Quick to build rapport with patients and adept at helping patients' anxiety or discomfort.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Assistant II
Kaiser Permanente
JONESBORO, GA
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted with processing specimens for laboratory testing.
- Performed venipunctures, fingersticks and heel sticks on patients of all ages.
- Performed venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages.
- Obtained specimens from adults, children, and infants for laboratory tests.
- Collected blood samples in a safe and sanitary manner according to established procedures.
- Labeled specimen containers with patient information accurately and legibly.
- Processed specimens to ensure accurate results.
- Verified patient identification prior to collection of specimens using two forms of ID verification.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper phlebotomy techniques.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
- Mentored newly hired medical personnel in phlebotomy techniques and protocols.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Fayetteville, GA
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking information for accuracy.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain specimen integrity.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Collected blood samples from 20-40 individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
Secaucus, NJ
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking information for accuracy.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Properly stored and transported specimens to prevent loss and delays.
- Collected blood samples from 5-20 individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Processed client payments and collected appropriate billing information.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
PathGroup
Brentwood, CA
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Collected blood samples from 20-30 individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking information for accuracy.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Transported specimens following established protocol for temperature and light.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Properly stored and transported specimens to prevent loss and delays.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain specimen integrity.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Starr's Mill Internal Medicine
Fayetteville, GA
12.2015 - 09.2021
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collected blood samples from 10 - 25 individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
- Interviewed patients to verify test requisitions and patient identity.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
LabCorp
Tucker, GA
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Properly stored and transported specimens to prevent loss and delays.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Interviewed patients to verify test requisitions and patient identity.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking all information for accuracy.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Collected blood samples from 10 - 25 individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
PathGroup Inc.
Brentwood, TN
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collected blood samples from 10 - 25 individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
- Properly stored and transported specimens to prevent loss and delays.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking all information for accuracy.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Interviewed patients to verify test requisitions and patient identity.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
CPLSE Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collected blood samples from 10 - 25 individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
- Properly stored and transported specimens to prevent loss and delays.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking all information for accuracy.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Interviewed patients to verify test requisitions and patient identity.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Dekalb Medical Hospital
Decatur, MI
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collected blood samples from 20 - 30 individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
- Properly stored and transported specimens to prevent loss and delays.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain specimen integrity.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking all information for accuracy.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Interviewed patients to verify test requisitions and patient identity.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Douglasville, GA
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collected blood samples from 20 - 30 individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
- Properly stored and transported specimens to prevent loss and delays.
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain specimen integrity.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking all information for accuracy.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Interviewed patients to verify test requisitions and patient identity.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
Paramedical Examiner
ExamOne - Quest Diagnostics
Alpharetta, GA
12.2010 - 01.2013
- Interviewed customers to record medical history and lifestyle information.
- Maintained professionalism when communicating with client and answering questions.
- Observed and reported customerconditions and health incidents for comprehensive screening.
- Accurately calculated customer BMI and body composition using height and weight measurements.
- Packaged and shipped samples to laboratory for processing.
- Collected blood and urine samples from clients following safety and biohazard handling procedures.
- Followed safety procedures for personal protection and client well-being.
- Performed EKG tests on clients based on health status and medical history.
- Checked and documented vitals such as blood pressure, height, and weight.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Processed reports, including patient care records, legibly, accurately and promptly.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Aerotek - Quest Diagnostics
Atlanta, GA
09.2011 - 04.2012
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Collected blood samples from 20 - 30 individuals per day, maintaining consistent patient flow.
- Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
- Properly stored and transported specimens to prevent loss and delays.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Labeled patient samples, double-checking all information for accuracy.
- Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
- Sanitized work area after every patient to prevent contamination and spread of disease.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
- Interviewed patients to verify test requisitions and patient identity.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Management Associates Degree
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA05-2024
Certified Phlebotmoist Technician -
Bainbridge College
Blakely, GA2008
Associate of Applied Science - Logistics & Supply Chain Associates Degree
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA 06.2024 - Current
Skills
- Sharps disposal
- Data entry
- Donor screening
- HIPAA
- Proper storage procedures
- Drawing blood
- Communications
- Customer service
- Team building
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Logistics & Supply Chain Associates Degree
Southern Crescent Technical College
06.2024 - Current
Laboratory Assistant II
Kaiser Permanente
04.2023 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Quest Diagnostics
12.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
09.2021 - 03.2023
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
PathGroup
02.2021 - 09.2021
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
LabCorp
06.2018 - 02.2021
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
PathGroup Inc.
12.2017 - 06.2018
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Starr's Mill Internal Medicine
12.2015 - 09.2021
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
CPLSE Atlanta
02.2015 - 12.2017
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Dekalb Medical Hospital
10.2014 - 03.2015
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
06.2013 - 03.2014
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Aerotek - Quest Diagnostics
09.2011 - 04.2012
Paramedical Examiner
ExamOne - Quest Diagnostics
12.2010 - 01.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Management Associates Degree
Southern Crescent Technical College
Certified Phlebotmoist Technician -
Bainbridge College
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