Melissa Loney
Malvern,Arkansas
Summary
Responsible phlebotomist with excellent communication skills demonstrated by number years of experience in healthcare. Reliable and highly accurate Medical Assistant focused on quality completion of all lab procedures under tight deadlines. Works well under pressure.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
phlebotomist
American Esoteric Laboratories
Hot Springs, AR
01.2011 - Current
- Ordered supplies.
Performed phlebotomy and skin punctures on patients according to phlebotomy protocol to obtain suitable specimens for accurate clinical results for patient diagnosis.
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
Family Medicine Clinic
Hot Springs, AR
11.2009 - 01.2011
- performed phlebotomy and skin punctures on patients to include bleeding time test, glucose tolerance test and COC protocol.
- Prepared specimens for analysis and established proper chronological priorities in testing.
- Identified abnormal test results and referred them to the Clinical Laboratory Scientist for further review.
- Carefully reviewed test results for accuracy.
- Performed diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
- Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared them for lab submission.
Courier
United Blood Services
Hot Springs, AR
01.2008 - 11.2009
Responsible for shipping and receiving blood and blood products under federal regulations.
Non Registered Lab Tech/ Phlebotomist/ Medical Assistant
Baptist Health Center
Malvern, AR
03.1999 - 06.2008
- performed phlebotomy and skin punctures.
- Properly calibrated and adjusted malfunctioning equipment to ensure precise test results.
- Performed both routine and emergency maintenance on laboratory instruments.
- prepared and properly filled out chain of custody forms to include hair samples and DOT forms.
- Performed microscopic urinalysis
- Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
- Gave injections under physician supervision.
- Ran hematology and chemistry machines
- EKG's
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Malvern High School
Malvern, AR1986
Medical Assistant
Bradford School
Portland, OR1991
Phlebotomy
Clark College
Vancouver, WA1992
Skills
- Medical laboratory procedures professional
- ICD-9 forms
- Venipuncture/blood draw expert
- Strong clinical judgment
- CLIA & OSHA compliance
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Lab testing and reporting
- Trained in HIPPA compliance
- Phlebotomy knowledge
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Committed team player
- Adaptable
Timeline
phlebotomist
American Esoteric Laboratories
01.2011 - Current
Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant
Family Medicine Clinic
11.2009 - 01.2011
Courier
United Blood Services
01.2008 - 11.2009
Non Registered Lab Tech/ Phlebotomist/ Medical Assistant
Baptist Health Center
03.1999 - 06.2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Malvern High School
Medical Assistant
Bradford School
Phlebotomy
Clark College
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