Mary Holmes
Newport News,VA
Summary
Certified Phlebotomist with broad experience in fast-paced healthcare settings. Skilled in blood collection, specimen processing, and patient interaction to ensure comfort and accuracy during procedures. Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of safety and hygiene, leading to improved patient satisfaction and efficiency in sample collection processes. Known for strong communication skills and teamwork, enhancing operational flow and patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist Technician
Sentara Careplex
Hampton, VA
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Utilized methods to prepare samples for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Cleaned and calibrated laboratory equipment.
- Collected blood or tissue samples from patients for lab work.
- Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis.
- Validated laboratory test processes for completeness and safety.
- Supervised or instructed new technicians on laboratory protocols.
- Followed key principles of asepsis to protect medical equipment from contamination during blood work.
National Certified Phlebotomist
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Coordinate workflow based on stats, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Obtained a variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Check order statuses in Cerner, and add test to an existing order.
Use proper handling per specimen handling criteria such as placing in ice when appropriate. - Draw labs for nurses in CCU, ICU, and MICU as needed.
Communicate with nurses and Physicians regarding lab orders.
Lab Systems Facilitator/Certified Phlebotomist
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughter's
Norfolk, VA
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Receive specimens through the pneumatic tube system, verify specimens are properly labeled and scan them into the lab.
- Centrifuging Specimens and deliver them to the appropriate department such as Microbiology, Hemostasis, Chemistry, Urinalysis Reference specimens, and Histology.
- Answering incoming calls and questions, nurses and doctors may have, and transferring to the appropriate departments.
- Faxing patient results
- Ordering supplies from materials management
- Writing problem logs for no order specimens and making calls to the appropriate location to get the orders in.
Education
NHA, Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Tidewater Medical Training
Hampton, VA10.2019
Emergency Medical Technician
Hopkinsville EMS
Hopkinsville, KY02.2016
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society/ Class Rep
President's List/ Merits List
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeSkills
- Medical Terminology
- Venipuncture
- Specimen collection procedures/ Ordering appropriate test
- Organizational skills
- EPIC
- Processing Laboratory specimens
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in technical and professional skills
- Airway, Bleeding, Cardiac arrest knowledgeable
Timeline
Clinical Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist Technician
Sentara Careplex
02.2022 - 08.2024
National Certified Phlebotomist
Riverside Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - 01.2022
Lab Systems Facilitator/Certified Phlebotomist
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughter's
01.2020 - 10.2020
NHA, Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Phlebotomy
Tidewater Medical Training
Emergency Medical Technician
Hopkinsville EMS
Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society/ Class Rep
President's List/ Merits List
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