Lura Irvine
Killeen
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist confident with venipuncture, arterial and blood sampling. Excels in calming patients, preparing specimens and managing high-volume workflows. Well-versed in HIPAA requirements and laboratory standards with proficiency in performs blood collection using a variety of phlebotomy techniques including vacutainer systems syringe, butterfly and order of draws.
Diligent Health Technician with solid background in health technology, bringing valuable experience in supporting patient care and clinical procedures. Achieved improved patient outcomes through effective diagnostic testing and equipment maintenance. Demonstrated expertise in patient interaction and data management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Technician
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
- Enhanced team collaboration by sharing insights from patient care experiences in team meetings.
- Checking patients in for appointments.
- Verifying and updating demographics and insurance information.
- Enhanced patient trust and comfort by maintaining clean and organized treatment area for Lab draw
- Canceling and re-scheduling patient's appointments for Lab
- Checking patients into appointments for Lab visits.
- Performed Lab blood draw
- Maintaining the confidentiality of information obtained to carry out required duties.
Phlebotomist Technician
Rush University Medical Center
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Instructed patients on urine, stool and other bodily fluid specimen collection.
- Gathered blood samples from patients for tests and transfusions.
- Monitored patient for adverse reaction and used appropriate intervention.
- Routine lab draw and stat blood draw
- Observes and report any physical or mental changes during patient blood draws
- Maintain operational and quality control for refrigerator logs for urine temperature
Mobile Phlebotomist
Examone
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Monitored patient for adverse reaction and used appropriate intervention.
- Call patient the night before to confirm appointment and verified life insurance for exam
- Handled centrifuging, pipetting and preparation for send out.
- Preform blood draw and EKG
- Assesses patient condition before during and after procedures.
- Uses a computer to retrieve patient identity and medical questions of patient
- Provides education to patients for proper collection techniques of paperwork to be submitted
Phlebotomist Technician
University of Illinois
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Monitored patient for adverse reaction and used appropriate intervention.
- Collects blood specimens using correct container and order of draw
- Routine and stat blood draw inpatients
- Follow proper protocols for specialty blood draws
- Evaluate the suitability of specimens
- Pku newborn screening and heel stick
- Use a computer to retrieve patient information and enter refuser for doctors to receive information.
ICU Unit Secretary/EKG Tec
Saint Anthony Hospital
03.2010 - 04.2018
- Understand and utilizes information technology computers printers label printers copy phones, fax and various computer information.
- Coordinated patient admissions and maintain patients chart
- Supported medical unit by answering multi-line phone and providing clerical support
- Responds positively and in a timely manner to patients and visitors request
- Scanned reports patient consent forms and chart forms into patients record
- Completed EKG by attaching electrodes to patients chest, arms, and legs manipulating switches on machine to obtain readings
Mobile Phlebotomist
Examone
03.2006 - 02.2010
- Prepared blood draw and collection instruments and equipment in sterile environment.
- Received and packed specimen's and expedited delivery processes for lab processing for lab processing
- Followed blood volume requirements and testing protocols for consistent and accurate patient results.
- Identifies patients and ensure proper sample procurement and specimen labeling
- Completed EKG by attaching electrodes to patients chest, arms, and legs.
Education
High School - General
South Shore High School
Chicago, IL06.1997
Early Childhood Education
Ball State University
Muncie, INNursing
Kennedy King College
Chicago, ILPhlebotomy EKG
Career Academy
Chicago, IL05.2006
Skills
- Diagnostic Testing
- Medical Records Review
- Laboratory Experience
- Health education
- Quality Control
- Medical Terminology
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture
- Evaluates the suitability of specimens
- Phlebotomy Duties
Timeline
Health Technician
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Phlebotomist Technician
Rush University Medical Center
01.2023 - 12.2023
Mobile Phlebotomist
Examone
03.2020 - 02.2023
Phlebotomist Technician
University of Illinois
04.2018 - 03.2020
ICU Unit Secretary/EKG Tec
Saint Anthony Hospital
03.2010 - 04.2018
Mobile Phlebotomist
Examone
03.2006 - 02.2010
Early Childhood Education
Ball State University
Nursing
Kennedy King College
Phlebotomy EKG
Career Academy
High School - General
South Shore High School
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