Lelia Barner
Phlebotomist/ Lab assistant
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Seasoned Phlebotomist with a proven track record, enhancing patient care and specimen accuracy through expert venipuncture and compassionate communication. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and blood collection techniques, consistently improved lab efficiency and patient experience. Mentored clinical rotation students, elevating skill levels and fostering a high standard of care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics
12.2020 - 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.
Pathologist Assistant
Lenox Hill Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Upheld rigorous quality control standards, ensuring the accuracy of all tests performed within the laboratory setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary conferences to discuss complex cases and provide expert input on diagnoses.
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and organizing equipment, supplies, and samples.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and handling hazardous materials properly.
- Improved turnaround times by efficiently prioritizing high-priority cases in a fast-paced setting.
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Phlebotomist
Robert Packer Hospital
11.2010 - 12.2012
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- 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.
Clinical Laboratory Assistant\Phlebotomist
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
01.2008 - 09.2010
- Maintained inventory of laboratory supplies, ensuring uninterrupted operations and efficient workflow management.
- Ensured a safe working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols and routine equipment maintenance checks.
- Reduced test turnaround time via strategic multitasking.
- Supported operations across Hematology, Urinalysis, [Type] and Microbiology departments.
- Assessed patients'' conditions prior to phlebotomy procedures, identifying potential complications or contraindications before proceeding safely with the procedure.
- Developed strong relationships with patients by fostering trust during the blood collection process.
- Mentored students during their clinical rotations, providing constructive feedback and guidance to improve their skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Stockbridge, GA07-2027
National Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy And EKG
Iroquois Job Corps
Medina, NY11-2007
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Capillary puncture
- Blood culture collection
- First aid training
- CPR expertise
Timeline
Phlebotomist II
Quest Diagnostics
12.2020 - Current
Pathologist Assistant
Lenox Hill Hospital
01.2013 - 08.2018
Phlebotomist
Robert Packer Hospital
11.2010 - 12.2012
Clinical Laboratory Assistant\Phlebotomist
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
01.2008 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
National Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy And EKG
Iroquois Job Corps
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