Mehkii Jones
Springfield,IL
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist
HSHS St. John’s Hospital
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Elevated quality of care with meticulous attention to detail during phlebotomy sessions.
- 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.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- 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.
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
03.2023 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
Donor Support Technician
CSL Plasma
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced donor satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and addressing any concerns.
- Coordinated post-donation care for donors, providing refreshments and monitoring recovery after the procedure.
- Assisted in the recruitment of new donors through targeted outreach efforts and community events.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure adequate supplies were available at all times, minimizing disruptions due to shortages.
- Provided comprehensive training to new employees, ensuring proficiency in all aspects of donor support tasks.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying up-to-date on advancements within the field.
Direct Support Professional
Brother James Court
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Paraprofessional
Springfield Public Schools Springfield Mo
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Private Shopper
Walmart
01.2018 - 03.2019
Education
Diploma -
Lanphier High School
Springfield, IL05.2020
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Patient care
- Specimen handling
- Sample and specimen collection
- Butterfly needle technique
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient confidentiality
- Venipuncture expertise
- Blood collection techniques
- Specimen labeling procedures
- HIPAA
- Patient support
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Data entry
- Specimen preparation
- Infection control
- Quality control
- Paperwork processing
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- Recording data
- Patient preparation
- Syringe method
- Quality control guidelines
- Sample storage
- Geriatric phlebotomy
- Skin puncture
- Adaptable approach
- Medical records management
- Hemoglobin testing
- Health education
- Medical office administration
- Quality assurance
- Medical records maintenance
- Staff management
- Medical testing
- Medical records review
- Diagnostic testing
- Personal protective equipment usage
- Health and safety
- Medical terminology
- Technical troubleshooting
- Emergency response training
- Patient assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement initiatives
- EMR recordkeeping
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Sample labeling
- Anatomy and physiology
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Therapeutic phlebotomy
- Specimen collection and storage
- Blood collection
- Medical records handling
- Blood transfusions
- Donor screening
- Proper labeling
- Multi-sample collection
- On-site testing
- Communication
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Phlebotomy technician (PT)
- Finger stick method
- Problem-solving
- Sample processing
- Decision-making
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Phlebotomist
HSHS St. John’s Hospital
05.2024 - 04.2025
Phlebotomist
CSL Plasma
03.2023 - 05.2024
Donor Support Technician
CSL Plasma
02.2023 - 05.2024
Direct Support Professional
Brother James Court
01.2020 - 11.2022
Paraprofessional
Springfield Public Schools Springfield Mo
05.2019 - 01.2020
Private Shopper
Walmart
01.2018 - 03.2019
Diploma -
Lanphier High School