Marisa Washington
Houston,Tx
Summary
Newly Certified Phlebotomist recognized for the ability to perform tasks with high productivity and efficiency. Extensive training, hands-on experience, and developed specialized skills in venipuncture, patient preparation, and specimen handling, ensuring accuracy, quality control, and safety in all procedures. Communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills offers facilitating positive patient experiences and swiftly resolves disputes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist II
Octapharma Plasma Center
Houston, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories, and measuring vital signs.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
Phlebotomist
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
Houston, TX
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories, and measuring vital signs.
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
Phlebotomy Student/Intern
LBJ Hospital: Outpatient Clinic
Houston, Tx
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Promoted blood specimen integrity for laboratory testing using accurate selection of collection tubes and correct technique.
- Prepared specimens for transport to the laboratory for analysis.
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles on all ages.
Phlebotomy Student
Houston Community College System
Houston, TX
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Documented daily activities and collected specimens for class course.
- Collected, labeled, and stored blood samples according to established protocols.
- Operated centrifuges, microscopes, and other laboratory equipment as needed.
- Demonstrated proficiency in veinipunture by obtaining a variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Emergencey Medical Technitian
Acadian Ambulance
Houston, Tx
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours per day
- Helped provided direct patient care according to competencies and per the Medical Director's authorization and protocols
- Complete accurate and detailed patient care reports, billing information, and all other associated documentation in a timely manner
- Complete daily vehicle and supply checklists, assisting with vehicle re-supply, vehicle and equipment decontamination, and general readiness-related task
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Prairie view A&M university
Prairie View, Tx12-2027
Phlebotomy Technician Certification - Phlebotomy
Houston Community College
Houston, TX06-2021
Emergency Medical Technician Certification - Emergency Medicine
RC Health Services
Houston, Tx05.2016
Skills
- Efficiency with technology
- Customer Service
- Word Processing
- Excellent listener
- Outstanding organizer
- Superb problem-solver
- Fast Learner
- Excellent interpersonal abilities
- Research proficiency
- Documentation And Reporting
- Adaptability
- Patient Communication
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- Venipuncture Expertise
- Quality Control
Certifications
- CPT
- CPR/AED
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Phlebotomist II
Octapharma Plasma Center
12.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
11.2021 - 12.2023
Phlebotomy Student/Intern
LBJ Hospital: Outpatient Clinic
03.2021 - 09.2021
Phlebotomy Student
Houston Community College System
10.2020 - 06.2021
Emergencey Medical Technitian
Acadian Ambulance
08.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Prairie view A&M university
Phlebotomy Technician Certification - Phlebotomy
Houston Community College
Emergency Medical Technician Certification - Emergency Medicine
RC Health Services