Melissa Babbino
Albertville,AL
Summary
Accomplished Phlebotomist Technician with a proven track record at Huntsville Hospital, enhancing patient care and specimen accuracy through expert venipuncture and meticulous sample preparation. Renowned for maintaining HIPAA compliance and fostering patient trust, I significantly improved operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. My collaborative approach and technical proficiency set me apart in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL
02.2022 - Current
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear, or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Verified patients' identification for proper sample collection.
Old Napoli Italian Restaurant
Self
Albertville, AL
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
CNA
Marshall Manor Nursing Home
Guntersville, AL
01.2003 - 07.2018
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Basic -
William Blount High School
Maryville, TN05.2003
Skills
- HIPAA
- Recording data
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Infection Control
- Patient confidentiality
- Specimen labeling
- Sample Preparation
- Venipuncture
- Sample and specimen collection
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Patient Care
- Venipuncture Expertise
Certification
Certified phlebotomist
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
Huntsville Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Old Napoli Italian Restaurant
Self
04.2019 - 10.2021
CNA
Marshall Manor Nursing Home
01.2003 - 07.2018
Basic -
William Blount High School