Melissa Reid
Daphne,AL
Summary
Competent Phlebotomy Technician with 20 years of experience working in high-volume, fast-paced medical settings. Highly knowledgeable in routine blood drawing procedures and using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles. Committed to maintaining highest quality standards when collecting, labeling and processing samples and specimens.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Technician & Specimen Processor
Core Diagnostic Laboratories LLC
Birmingham, AL
01.2021 - Current
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Ordered all testing to Lab Portal.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
COVID-19 Courier
MedCo Logistics LLC
Mobile, AL
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Properly documented all specimens received using Medical Software
- Picked up COVID-19 specimens from numerous Medical Facilities within 4 state radius.
- Stored all specimens in proper cooling biohazard containers to ensure specimen integrity.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with laboratory personnel while accuracy checks of specimens were done.
- Responsible for all route information and mileage reports.
Medical Front Office Coordinator
Haley Dermatology Group
Fairhope, AL
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Completed clerical duties and tasks for clinic administration.
- Verified and updated demographic and other personal information for clients with respect to personal boundaries when asking for important details.
- Used computer programs and registration systems to schedule patients for routine and complex procedures.
- Remained aware of provider schedules and scope of practice on evolving basis to organize and schedule appropriate care.
Medical Assistant Instructor
Capps College
Mobile, AL
10.2003 - 08.2013
- Instructed students in all clinical classes including phlebotomy, drug administration, lab urinalysis, EKGs and X-ray imaging.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, ALAssociate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Capps Medical School
Mobile, AL10.1993
High School Diploma -
John S. Shaw High School
Mobile, AL05.1985
Skills
- BAC and Drug Screening
- Coagulation and Hematology Analyzers
- Aseptic Techniques
- Proficient with various types of medical software and Portal Ordering and resulting
Timeline
Phlebotomy Technician & Specimen Processor
Core Diagnostic Laboratories LLC
01.2021 - Current
COVID-19 Courier
MedCo Logistics LLC
02.2020 - 02.2021
Medical Front Office Coordinator
Haley Dermatology Group
07.2018 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant Instructor
Capps College
10.2003 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Capps Medical School
High School Diploma -
John S. Shaw High School
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