Michelle Russell
Tracy,CA
Summary
An effective and confident communicator who is self-directed with the dedication and motivation required to succeed in any professional realm. Detail-oriented Phlebotomist with strong track record in painless venipuncture. Highly familiar with centrifugation and aliquoting procedures and medical terminology. Responsible and hardworking professional dedicated to using compassionate and caring approach to provide outstanding services to patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PHLEBOTOMY/LAB TECH
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Tracy, C.A
01.2016 - Current
- Responsible for meeting the healthcare need of the community through skillful and precise Blood draws, collecting specimens, samples, and verifying medical records
- Performs blood draws through venipuncture, capillary puncture, and heel sticks
- Verifies test requisitions and patient identification
- Collects specimen samples, including lab tests
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following all standards and procedures.
- Understanding Aseptic techniques while maintaining a sterile field.
PHLEBOTOMY/LAB TECH. 2
American Red Cross
Pleasanton, C.A
02.2009 - 01.2016
- Responsible for ensuring proper collection, screening, and accessioning of whole Blood products
- Maintain specimen integrity through the use of aseptic technique, following FDA procedures, and adhering to local regulatory guidelines
- Uses medical terminology daily
- Perform bleeding-timed tests, recognizing deviations from identified parameters, and notifying centralized laboratory of results falling outside normal ranges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nurse
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT09-2026
Associate Degree in Liberal Studies -
Las Positas College
05.2015
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation
- Healthcare terminology
- Accountability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Sample storage
- Blood culture collection
- Adaptable approach
- Paperwork Processing
- Order of draw
- Specimen Preparation
- Pediatric phlebotomy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Blood collection techniques
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Care and Safety
References
Readily available upon request
Affiliations
BLS CERTIFIED 2024
Timeline
PHLEBOTOMY/LAB TECH
Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
01.2016 - Current
PHLEBOTOMY/LAB TECH. 2
American Red Cross
02.2009 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nurse
Nightingale College
Associate Degree in Liberal Studies -
Las Positas College
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