Linda Sowards
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
Homosassa,FL
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare, adept at performing venipuncture and blood collection tasks with precision and care. Known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing procedures to uphold patient comfort and accuracy. Skilled in specimen handling, data entry, and patient education, ensuring safe and effective practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, fostering positive patient experiences and efficient clinical workflows.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Advent Health Medical Group
Riverview
09.2002 - 03.2025
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Administered medications and injections as directed by a physician.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis, blood glucose levels, hemoglobin A1c, mononucleosis, hCG, PT/INR, strep, influenza, COVID-19, and RSV test. Fecal occult blood test. Under the direct supervision of the lab director.
- Keep log books for quality control. Participate in a proficiency program through the American Proficiency Institute.
- Ordered supplies, maintained inventory logs, and restocked as needed.
- I ran a Coumadin clinic. Educated patients and adjusted their medication under the supervision of the physician.
- Sterilized surgical instruments in an autoclave.
- Trained new employees on point-of-care testing.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Edwin Technical College
Tampa, FLSkills
- Sample collection
- Medication administration
- Laboratory testing
- Electronic medical records
- Patient care
- Quality control
- Supply inventory
- Patient education
- Time management
- Team training
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking
- First Aid/CPR
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Epic Software Proficiency
- Punctual and dependable
Certification
- Registered Certified Phlebotomy Technician 04/2025
- Certified Medical Assistant 06/2003
References
References
Joe Couture
Administrator
Advent Health Medical Group
13403 Boyette Rd.
Riverview, FL. 33569
(813)654-1775
Juanita Evans
Clinical Supervisor
Advent Health Medical Group
13403 Boyette Rd.
Riverview, Fl. 33569
(813)654-1775
Cindy Noel
Office Coordinator
Advent Health Medical Group
13403 Boyette Rd.
Riverview, FL. 33569
(813)654-1775
Timeline
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist
Advent Health Medical Group
09.2002 - 03.2025
Some College (No Degree) -
Edwin Technical College
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