MICHELLE PATE
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Talented professional with a successful track record of collecting blood samples and performing laboratory procedures. Possesses strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Experienced in working with a variety of medical equipment and laboratory techniques. Committed to providing the highest quality of care to patients and meeting needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomist Technician
LabCorp
09.2025 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and capillary puncture to collect blood samples efficiently.
- Maintained accurate patient records and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and testing schedules.
- Conducted quality control measures on collected specimens to ensure integrity and accuracy.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- 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.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the phlebotomy department through active participation in team meetings and effective communication with colleagues.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
- Enhanced patient experience by performing blood draws quickly and efficiently.
- Trained new phlebotomists in proper blood collection techniques and safety protocols, elevating overall quality of care.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Adhered to HIPAA standards and maintained patient confidentiality in all interactions.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Participated actively in departmental meetings discussing ways to improve efficiency in specimen collection processes.
- Proficiently operated phlebotomy equipment such as vacutainers, syringes, needles, tourniquets, lancets, and other related supplies.
- Provided exemplary leadership abilities while managing a team of phlebotomy technicians during peak hours at the laboratory facility.
- Documented detailed histories, physical exams, lab results, diagnostic imaging studies, treatments, medications, and other relevant information in the EHR system accurately and efficiently.
- Accompanied medical provider during patient interviews and physical examinations to update patient charts with new findings.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills while working on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy environment.
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
- Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to safety guidelines set forth by the facility's policy manual.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood tests under the supervision of a physician.
- Assisted physicians and nursing personnel with injections, phlebotomy, and other patient care procedures.
- Performed EKG testing under the direction of a cardiologist or other specialist.
- Transcribed dictated reports from physicians into electronic health records system accurately and efficiently.
- Obtained medical information and measured vital signs, weight, and height.
- Showed patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician.
- Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms between visits according to OSHA standards.
- Provided patient care and support in a health care setting, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Assisted physical therapists in rehabilitating patients following accidents or illnesses.
- Maintained accurate medical records and charts, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided education and resources to patients on topics related to their health conditions.
- Prepared examination rooms prior to appointments by stocking supplies and sanitizing surfaces.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to enter patient information accurately and efficiently.
Medical Scribe/Chiropractic Assistant
Warrington Chiropractic Clinic
07.2021 - 11.2022
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
ProHealth Medical Clinic
09.2020 - 04.2021
Health Support Technician/Phlebotomy Technician
Florida Department of Health Escambia
06.2017 - 07.2020
Education
Certification - Patient Care Technician
Virginia College
Pensacola, FL, US06-2017
Skills
- Specimen labeling
- Order of draw
- Blood culture collection
- Capillary puncture
- Proper tourniquet application
- Needle selection
- Venipuncture
- Patient care
- Sample and specimen collection
- HIPAA compliance
- Specimen labeling procedures
- Patient confidentiality
- Health and safety
- HIPAA
- Specimen handling
- Medical terminology
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Attention to detail
- Butterfly venipuncture
- Excellent communication
- Electronic health records
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPR/AED
- Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- Certified EKG Technician
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomist Technician, #C4K3A7G9
- Certified EKG Technician, #E9S8F8K6
- Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant, #A6C5K3F9
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Phlebotomist Technician
LabCorp
09.2025 - Current
Certified Phlebotomist Technician
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Medical Scribe/Chiropractic Assistant
Warrington Chiropractic Clinic
07.2021 - 11.2022
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy Technician
ProHealth Medical Clinic
09.2020 - 04.2021
Health Support Technician/Phlebotomy Technician
Florida Department of Health Escambia
06.2017 - 07.2020
Certification - Patient Care Technician
Virginia College