Lukeiara Crawford
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dedicated phlebotomist with extensive experience at Bon Secours Medical Group, skilled in blood collection and offering several years of experience in collecting blood specimens in healthcare settings. Proven leader with success in recommending and introducing strategies to improve workflow, specimen processing, and customer service related to patient care. Calm and comforting with stressed patients. Experienced Phlebotomist bringing many years of experience. Expert in venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collections. Skilled in accurately collecting specimens for quick testing and diagnostic turnaround. Team-oriented in training clinical staff on proper venipuncture techniques.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Bon Secours Medical Group
Norfolk, VA
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Performed quality control tests on collected specimens.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
Phlebotomist
HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY HEALTH
Portsmouth, VA
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
- Ensured the cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment and work area.
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow to minimize wait times.
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
- Educated patients on specimen collection procedures and post-draw care.
- Adhered to all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA standards.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Phlebotomist
DePaul Medical Center
Norfolk, Virgnia
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
- Input medical and insurance information into database for inclusion in patient records.
Medical Assistant
exclusive med
Newport New, Virginia
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Centura College
Norfolk 04-2017
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Brayant And Stratton College
Virginia Beach, VA08-2015
Skills
- Blood collection
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture
- Medical records handling
- Specimen handling
- Medical records management
- Medical records maintenance
- Health education
- Capillary puncture
- Multi-sample collection
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Sample labeling
- Patient preparation
- Sample and specimen collection
- Blood component separation
- Proper labeling
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Sanitation and sterilization
- HIPAA compliance
- Data entry
- Specimen collection and storage
- Specimen labeling procedures
Certification
- CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Bon Secours Medical Group
03.2023 - 11.2024
Phlebotomist
HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY HEALTH
03.2021 - 01.2023
Phlebotomist
DePaul Medical Center
10.2018 - 11.2020
Medical Assistant
exclusive med
07.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Applied Science - CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Centura College
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Brayant And Stratton College
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