Mckildred Walker
Huntsville,TX
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Specialist
Lab Corp
Houston, TX
01.2011 - Current
- Ensure compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements by coordinating and managing clinical trials.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records by monitoring patient progress and collecting data throughout clinical trials.
- Deliver thorough data analysis and reports by conducting comprehensive reviews for senior researchers and regulatory bodies.
- Provide reliable test results and high patient satisfaction by accurately performing blood draws, labeling specimens, and adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Resolve issues and facilitate smooth operations by collaborating with researchers, physicians, and patients.
- Enhance collaboration and communication by cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with patients, staff, and clinical personnel, leading to smoother operations and higher-quality care.
- Contributed to trial success by assisting in the development of protocols and preparing trial-related documentation.
- Achieved 100% accuracy and safety by labeling transfer tubes, handling and storing specimens correctly, sanitizing equipment, and centrifuging blood samples per clinical protocols.
- Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate care and expert blood draw techniques, building positive relationships with patients, staff, and clinical personnel.
- Boosted laboratory productivity by implementing new procedures that reduced processing time, and streamlined specimen handling.
- Streamlined laboratory efficiency and patient trust by collecting hundreds of blood samples using venipuncture and capillary punctures, maintaining precise records, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Team Lead Phlebotomist
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
College Station, TX
06.2008 - 12.2010
- Enhanced overall operational efficiency by leading cross-functional teams to execute projects successfully, ensuring seamless collaboration, providing optimal station coverage, and consistently meeting production goals
- Maintained a sterile environment by properly sanitizing equipment and work areas between patients, centrifuging blood samples per clinical protocols, and using personal protective equipment correctly
- Ensured compliance and quality by supervising team members, labeling transfer tubes, handling specimens according to protocols, and maintaining accuracy in processing and documentation
- Met operational goals and controlled costs by managing resources, optimizing team coverage, and resource allocation
- Improved team cohesion by drawing blood using vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods, adhering to lab protocols, and fostering a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2024
Timeline
Phlebotomy Specialist
Lab Corp
01.2011 - Current
Team Lead Phlebotomist
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
06.2008 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Houston Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Arizona State University
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