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Marcia Francois

Crestview

Summary

Recent RN graduate with hands-on experience in providing compassionate patient care. Committed to leveraging educational background and clinical skills to enhance patient outcomes. Eager to contribute to a healthcare team focused on delivering high-quality care.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lab Assistant

North Okaloosa Medical Center
Crestview
11.2020 - Current
  • Conducted sample processing and extraction techniques to prepare specimens for analysis.
  • Gathered specimens from diverse patient groups including pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs populations.
  • Conducted preparation of culture plates for analysis through application of sterile technique.
  • Processed patient samples by collecting, labeling, and sorting them according to pathology instructions.

Phlebotomist - PRN

HCA Healthcare Inc.
Pensacola
07.2018 - 06.2025
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
  • Assisted in laboratory specimen preparation for analysis and testing.
  • Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.

Resident Care Aide

Brookside Senior Living
Fort Walton Beach
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Supported residents in bathing, grooming, and dressing activities of daily living.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to enhance patient care and achieve optimal outcomes.

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Sacred Heart Hospital On The Emerald Coast
Destin
01.2015 - 12.2018
  • Executed venipuncture and blood collection procedures following established standards.
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection to ensure accuracy.
  • Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs populations.

EMT-Basic

United States Air Force, USAF
Dayton
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Facilitated collaboration among colleagues through effective support and guidance.
  • Maintained accuracy and confidentiality in documenting patient data on electronic medical charts.
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Communicated changes in observed vital signs to physicians and nurses promptly.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Healthcarea Administration

Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
06-2022

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL

Skills

  • Sample processing and specimen collection
  • Sterile technique and laboratory practices
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Blood analysis and documentation
  • Patient interaction and effective communication
  • Time management and attention to detail
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Certification

  • BLS Certification
  • NIHSS Certification

Timeline

Resident Care Aide

Brookside Senior Living
01.2024 - 12.2024

Lab Assistant

North Okaloosa Medical Center
11.2020 - Current

Phlebotomist - PRN

HCA Healthcare Inc.
07.2018 - 06.2025

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant

Sacred Heart Hospital On The Emerald Coast
01.2015 - 12.2018

EMT-Basic

United States Air Force, USAF
01.1999 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Healthcarea Administration

Pensacola State College

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Pensacola State College