Falencia Yates
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Adept Phlebotomy Technician with a proven track record from Grady Memorial Hospital ER, showcasing exceptional venipuncture and patient confidentiality skills. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and cultural awareness, significantly improving patient cooperation and specimen collection efficiency. Excelled in a high-pressure environment, ensuring accurate and timely health education and infection control.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital Emergency Room
02.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
Medical Assistant
Laureate Medical Group
06.2020 - 01.2023
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Phlebotomists
Rush Copley Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
Phlebotomist
MDV Labs
07.2018 - 04.2020
- 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.
Education
Bls -
American Heart
Tucker, GA11.2020
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Career Consultant Solutions
Tucker, GA04.2020
Diploma -
Forest Park High School
Forest Park, GA05.2012
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Patient confidentiality
- Time management
- Recording data
- Blood specimen storage
- Health education
- Infection Control
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Sample and specimen collection
- Cultural awareness
- Compassion
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent work ethic
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Epic System
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- Medical Assistant
- BLS
- NHA
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician
Grady Memorial Hospital Emergency Room
02.2023 - Current
Phlebotomists
Rush Copley Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant
Laureate Medical Group
06.2020 - 01.2023
Phlebotomist
MDV Labs
07.2018 - 04.2020
Bls -
American Heart
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Career Consultant Solutions
Diploma -
Forest Park High School