Mikara Tucker
Chicago,IL
Summary
Certified Phlebotomy Technician with extensive experience in venipuncture techniques and patient interaction within clinical settings. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of safety protocols, ensuring accurate specimen collection while prioritizing patient comfort and fostering a calm environment during procedures. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills enhance adaptability to new environments, contributing effectively to team success. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, with a positive attitude and dedication to enhancing healthcare outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mikara Care’s
Family Babysitter - Occasional
Chicago, IL
12.2020 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Matteson, IL
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
Chicago, IL
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Chicago, IL
12.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Education
CPT - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy USA
Chicago, IL11-2024
High School Diploma -
Simeon Career Academy
Chicago, IL06-2022
Skills
- Continuous learning mindset
- Order of draw mastery
- Quality control
- Proper labeling techniques
- Respectful and compassionate
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Organization
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Infant care experience
- Maintaining safe environment
- Specimen handling
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Data entry
Accomplishments
- Maintained compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA standards.
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
12.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living
09.2024 - 12.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
12.2022 - 02.2024
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
04.2021 - 10.2021
Mikara Care’s
Family Babysitter - Occasional
12.2020 - Current
CPT - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy USA
High School Diploma -
Simeon Career Academy