Luvena Tkachenko
North Port,FL
Summary
At CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, I excelled as a Phlebotomist, enhancing patient care through compassionate communication and skilled venipuncture. My adeptness in specimen handling and teamwork significantly reduced wait times, ensuring accuracy and safety in high-pressure environments. Achievements include maintaining stringent infection control and fostering positive patient and staff relationships.
Care-focused Phlebotomist. Accomplished at easing patient anxieties and hitting veins on first attempts. Experienced in skin puncture draws utilizing varied needle gauges and collection techniques tailored to patient need.
Personable and attentive, committed to providing high-quality patient care. Possesses foundational knowledge of venipuncture techniques and infection control, paired with proficiency in handling and labeling specimens. Aiming to make positive impact on patient experiences and contribute to efficient clinic operations.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
03.2011 - 01.2013
- 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.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
- Collected, labeled, and processed blood samples for variety of tests, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to laboratory.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment, ensuring patient safety.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Followed established safety protocols and standards to minimize risk of infection and injury.
Education
College Degree - Phlebotomy
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN11-2010
High School Diploma -
Ooltewah High School
Ooltewah, TN05-2007
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Patient support
- Patient preparation
- Blood collection
- Multi-sample collection
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Butterfly venipuncture
- Specimen collection
Accomplishments
- Improved blood collection process by preparing supplies to match patient load.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Educated [Number] phlebotomy students on venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomist Technologist (CPT)
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomist
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
03.2011 - 01.2013
College Degree - Phlebotomy
Chattanooga State Community College
High School Diploma -
Ooltewah High School