Leslie Cummings
Phlebotomist
Monroe,WA
Summary
Highly-skilled phlebotomist with 15 years of experience in various healthcare settings. Provides compassionate and professional care to patients of all ages. Accomplished phlebotomist with extensive experience in performing venipunctures, specimen processing and supply maintenance. Excelled in training peers and enhancing patient relations through effective communication, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and interpersonal skills. Excels in laboratory team settings and works well with peers.
Achieved success in lab efficiency and safety protocols.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Assistant/Laboratory Phlebotomist
Evergreen Healthcare Monroe
02.2024 - Current
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Collected blood samples in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulations.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Laboratory Phlebotomist/Medical Laboratory Assistant
LabCorp
02.2018 - 02.2024
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Kept supplies organized and well-stocked, requesting more supplies and avoiding unnecessary testing delays.
Laboratory Phlebotomist/Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Evergreen Healthcare/Kirkland
02.2011 - 02.2018
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
- Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
- Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
Certified Mobile Phlebotomist
Utah Valley Regional Medical Center
12.1987 - 02.1989
- Collected blood from donors traveling on Utah Valley Regional Medical Center's (now Intermountain Healthcare's) mobile team.
- Also collected blood samples from hospital patients using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Education
General Education Studies
Georgia Perimeter College
DunwoodyMedical Assisting/Phlebotomy
School of Medical Assisting, Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GAPhlebotomy Recertification
North Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA12.2010
Skills
- Highly experienced in phlebotomy techniques
- Has trained other phlebotomists
- Personable and good with patients
- Very good people skills Works well with colleagues in a team setting
- Specimen Processing
- Supply Maintenance
- Sample Preparation
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomist, with MA-P Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Laboratory Assistant/Laboratory Phlebotomist
Evergreen Healthcare Monroe
02.2024 - Current
Laboratory Phlebotomist/Medical Laboratory Assistant
LabCorp
02.2018 - 02.2024
Laboratory Phlebotomist/Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Evergreen Healthcare/Kirkland
02.2011 - 02.2018
Certified Mobile Phlebotomist
Utah Valley Regional Medical Center
12.1987 - 02.1989
General Education Studies
Georgia Perimeter College
Medical Assisting/Phlebotomy
School of Medical Assisting, Atlanta, Georgia
Phlebotomy Recertification
North Seattle Community College
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