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Melody Parker

Chandler,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Senior Phlebotomist with extensive experience at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, excelling in venipuncture and specimen quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and comfort while effectively training new staff. Recognized for swift emergency response and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

LabCorp
Phoenix, AZ
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Administered pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, follow-up, and other types of drug tests as required by company policy or law.
  • Supervised or instructed new technicians on laboratory protocols.
  • Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
  • Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
  • Collaborated with laboratory personnel to resolve specimen issues.
  • Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Assisted in the training and mentoring of new phlebotomy staff.
  • Verified quality of specimens by centrifuging specimens for logistics courier to pickup.

Senior Phlebotomist

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Maintained a fully stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier, and station.
  • Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
  • Ensured the cleanliness and sterilization of phlebotomy equipment and work area.
  • Identified and labeled specimens accurately, ensuring proper handling and transport to lab.
  • Assisted in training new phlebotomy staff members on proper procedures for specimen collection, labeling and transport.
  • Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
  • Enforced infection control and sharps disposal procedures to protect patients, co-workers and self.
  • Maintained patient comfort and safety throughout the phlebotomy process.

Education

Certified Phlebotomy Technician -

Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ
11-2022

High School Diploma -

Penn High School
Mishawaka, IN
06-2021

Skills

  • Venipuncture techniques
  • Specimen labeling
  • Infection control procedures
  • Patient safety protocols
  • Emergency response
  • Quality assurance
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Quick learner
  • Organizational skills
  • Venipuncture

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

LabCorp
09.2024 - 02.2025

Senior Phlebotomist

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
11.2022 - 05.2024

Certified Phlebotomy Technician -

Pima Medical Institute

High School Diploma -

Penn High School

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