1027 West Louisa Avenue, West Covina, California, United States,CA
Summary
NHA Certified Phlebotomist and EKG Tech with substantial experience that includes 10,000+ successful venipuncture's, 1000+ successful EKG's, and 1000+ hours of EMR operations.
Northeast Georgia Healthcare Systems (limestone) LTC facility Wellstar Windy Hills (LTAC) hospital only
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Wellstar Hospital System
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - 05.2024
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
CNA
Northeast Georgia Healthcare Systems
Gainesville, , GA
05.2020 - 02.2024
Travel to various sites assigned by Lab 24 to perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques, over 4000+ successful venipuncture's performed
Correctly identifies patients, collect, label and process patient specimens for a variety of tests, identify and utilize proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type
Properly handling all specimens according to the CLSI order of draw, Lab 24 guidelines, protocols, and safety procedures while always maintaining universal precautions and a sanitary workplace
Prepare all collected specimens for a safe delivery to laboratory.
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
Traveling Phlebotomist
Cynet Health
Charleston, SC
02.2020 - 07.2020
Assigned to Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC; 1000+ successful venipuncture's procedures using straight needle, winged infusion set and lancet/micropipette; urine collections
Properly handling all specimens according to the Roper Hospital guidelines and safety procedures while always maintaining universal precautions and a sanitary workplace
Superior patient ID using patient identifiers of name, and date of birth
EMR Software experienced at Roper Hospital: Cerner
Communicated effectively and professionally with other health care providers.
Phlebotomist, EKG Tech
Wellstar
Marietta, GA
05.2018 - 02.2020
Phlebotomist duties, 2,000+ of successful venipuncture's and finger dermal procedures; specimen collections, and processing in high volume laboratory
Superior infection control and patient ID techniques
Perform vital signs, EKG's, MRIs, IV insertion and administered injections
CLIA-waived tests including urinalysis and TB test
Drug screens
Over 1000 hours of EMR usage with Epic, Cerner and various other software's
Communicated effectively and professionally with patients, and other health care providers
Always on time, never late.
Nursing Home STNA
Brookwood Retirement
Cincinnati, OH
03.2014 - 05.2018
Nursing Home Certified Nursing Assistant, proudly provided 4 years of kind and compassionate patient care to patients suffering with ADL, Alzheimer's and other dementias, encouraging them to lead full lives by continuing to assist them to grow mentally, spiritually, and socially
Administrator medication, took vital signs, monitored B/S and Insulin intake, documentation, and catheter changing
Provided all daily living tasks always focusing on preserving and enhancing the quality of life for all patients.
Phlebotomist
UC Health
Marietta, GA
02.2009 - 02.2014
5 years of Phlebotomist duties, 10,000+ of successful venipuncture
Over 1000 hours of EMR usage with Cerner and various other software's
Always on time, never late and always showed up with a positive attitude and smile.
Education
EKG Tech Training -
Career Employment Consulting
01.2019
Phlebotomist Training -
Career Employment Consulting
01.2017
Skills
Maintaining Confidentiality
Vital Signs Monitoring
Compassion and Empathy
Patient Care
Toileting Assistance
Feeding Assistance
Medical Terminology Knowledge
Indirect Patient Care
Monitoring Fluids
Care Plan Implementation
Electronic Charting
Direct Patient Care
Collecting Specimens
Infection Control Procedures
Quality Assurance
Valid [State] Driver's License
Tracheostomy Care
Geriatric Care
Pediatric Care
HIPAA Compliance
Bedside Manner
Range of Motion Exercises
Assisting With Personal Grooming
Performing Patient Intakes
Ambulation Assistance
Clinical Work Experience
08/2020, Present, Lab 24 Inc., Lab Tech, Phlebotomist, Atlanta, GA, Travel to various sites assigned by Lab 24 to perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques, over 4000+ successful venipuncture's performed., Correctly identifies patients, collect, label and process patient specimens for a variety of tests, identify and utilize proper tubes, containers, transport media, and storage temperature for each test type., Properly handling all specimens according to the CLSI order of draw, Lab 24 guidelines, protocols, and safety procedures while always maintaining universal precautions and a sanitary workplace., Prepare all collected specimens for a safe delivery to laboratory.
02/2020, 07/2020, Cynet Health, Traveling Phlebotomist, Charleston, SC, Assigned to Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC; 1000+ successful venipuncture's procedures using straight needle, winged infusion set and lancet/micropipette; urine collections., Properly handling all specimens according to the Roper Hospital guidelines and safety procedures while always maintaining universal precautions and a sanitary workplace., Superior patient ID using patient identifiers of name, and date of birth., EMR Software experienced at Roper Hospital: Cerner., Communicated effectively and professionally with other health care providers.
05/2018, 02/2020, Wellstar, Phlebotomist, EKG Tech, Marietta, GA, Phlebotomist duties, 2,000+ of successful venipuncture's and finger dermal procedures; specimen collections, and processing in high volume laboratory., Superior infection control and patient ID techniques., Perform vital signs, EKG's, MRIs, IV insertion and administered injections., CLIA-waived tests including urinalysis and TB test. Drug screens., Over 1000 hours of EMR usage with Epic, Cerner and various other software's., Communicated effectively and professionally with patients, and other health care providers. Always on time, never late.
03/2014, 05/2018, Brookwood Retirement, Nursing Home STNA, Cincinnati, OH, Nursing Home Certified Nursing Assistant, proudly provided 4 years of kind and compassionate patient care to patients suffering with ADL, Alzheimer's and other dementias, encouraging them to lead full lives by continuing to assist them to grow mentally, spiritually, and socially., Administrator medication, took vital signs, monitored B/S and Insulin intake, documentation, and catheter changing., Provided all daily living tasks always focusing on preserving and enhancing the quality of life for all patients.
02/2009, 02/2014, UC Health, Phlebotomist, Marietta, GA, 5 years of Phlebotomist duties, 10,000+ of successful venipuncture., Over 1000 hours of EMR usage with Cerner and various other software's., Always on time, never late and always showed up with a positive attitude and smile.
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